"E. Coli Outbreak Triggers Onion Recall from McDonald's Supplier"
A swift investigation into a fatal E. coli outbreak associated with McDonald's Quarter Pounder has resulted in one death and numerous hospitalizations. The investigation led Taylor Farms to recall onions produced at its Colorado facility, believed to be the contamination source.
Taylor Farms, which supplies onions to the McDonald's outlets implicated in the multistate health probe, announced that E. coli has not been detected in its products. Despite this, the commercial farm has recalled the onions as a precautionary measure, according to Bloomberg.
US Foods, another major client of Taylor Farms and the country's largest food supplier to food service operations, issued a recall notice for Taylor Farms and Cross Valley Farms' onions. It urged nationwide restaurants it supplies to "destroy the product."
The US Foods notice provided customers with a list of the affected onion products that need to be discarded.
The recall was initiated a day after the CDC began investigating a fatal E. coli outbreak caused by McDonald's Quarter Pound hamburgers with raw onions. According to a CDC post, 49 people across ten states have fallen ill, and one person has died.
MCD shares plummeted by up to 10% on Tuesday following the news, with shares still at their lowest on Thursday morning.
The source of the E. coli outbreak remains uncertain. However, concerns are growing over food security risks as large corporations continue to employ migrants in crucial roles within the national food supply chain. This could increase the risk of contamination and disease spread, necessitating an urgent discussion on this pressing issue in Capitol Hill.
"Bottom Line"
The E. coli outbreak and subsequent recall of onions from McDonald's supplier Taylor Farms highlight the potential risks in our food supply chain. As large corporations continue to source labor from migrant workers, it raises questions about food security and the potential for increased contamination and disease spread. What are your thoughts on this issue? Share this article with your friends and discuss. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, every day at 6pm.
"E. Coli Outbreak Triggers Onion Recall from McDonald's Supplier"
A swift investigation into a fatal E. coli outbreak associated with McDonald's Quarter Pounder has resulted in one death and numerous hospitalizations. The investigation led Taylor Farms to recall onions produced at its Colorado facility, believed to be the contamination source.
Taylor Farms, which supplies onions to the McDonald's outlets implicated in the multistate health probe, announced that E. coli has not been detected in its products. Despite this, the commercial farm has recalled the onions as a precautionary measure, according to Bloomberg.
US Foods, another major client of Taylor Farms and the country's largest food supplier to food service operations, issued a recall notice for Taylor Farms and Cross Valley Farms' onions. It urged nationwide restaurants it supplies to "destroy the product."
The US Foods notice provided customers with a list of the affected onion products that need to be discarded.
The recall was initiated a day after the CDC began investigating a fatal E. coli outbreak caused by McDonald's Quarter Pound hamburgers with raw onions. According to a CDC post, 49 people across ten states have fallen ill, and one person has died.
MCD shares plummeted by up to 10% on Tuesday following the news, with shares still at their lowest on Thursday morning.
The source of the E. coli outbreak remains uncertain. However, concerns are growing over food security risks as large corporations continue to employ migrants in crucial roles within the national food supply chain. This could increase the risk of contamination and disease spread, necessitating an urgent discussion on this pressing issue in Capitol Hill.
"Bottom Line"
The E. coli outbreak and subsequent recall of onions from McDonald's supplier Taylor Farms highlight the potential risks in our food supply chain. As large corporations continue to source labor from migrant workers, it raises questions about food security and the potential for increased contamination and disease spread. What are your thoughts on this issue? Share this article with your friends and discuss. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, every day at 6pm.
