McDonald's to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants after some beef patties test negative for E. coli

McDonald's announced an upcoming return of Quarter Pounders to all its restaurants following a review related to an E. coli outbreak. This health issue had been associated with the beloved burger, affecting numerous individuals who reported falling ill after consuming the sandwich. The outbreak has resulted in 75 reported illnesses across multiple states, with a significant incidence in Colorado.

Despite no specific ingredient being pinpointed, preliminary investigations indicated slivered onions or beef patties as potential contaminants. However, recent testing of the fresh beef patties by state authorities revealed no E. coli presence, leading McDonald's to dismiss the patties as the source.

With this new assurance, the company is restarting the production of fresh beef patties. Quarter Pounders will soon be reintroduced, though not featuring slivered onions at certain locations. Efforts to identify the true source of contamination remain ongoing.

Taylor Farms has proactively withdrawn yellow onions from circulation, complemented by a distributor recalling potentially impacted onion products. McDonald's expresses regret to affected customers, pledging to resolve the situation responsibly and restore consumer confidence.