In an E. coli case which cut across several states, McDonald’s has completely rejected that Quarter Pounder beef patties in its shelves got contaminated.
The brand has promised safety measures combined with persistent federal agency investigation when the sale resumes nationwide.
McDonald’s said that its Quarter Pounder, one of its most popular items, will be restored to the menu at all U.S. restaurants after being taken off temporarily following an E. coli contamination.
On Sunday, McDonald’s announced it made the decision after extensive testing determined the fresh beef patties used in the sandwich weren’t to blame for the contamination.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention originally reported the case last week, stating that 75 cases had been documented in 13 states, with Colorado being the most affected after dozens of patrons fell ill after eating Quarter Pounders.
One death has been reported so far, and 22 people have been admitted to hospitals.
The USDA and FDA are the two federal agencies that have been conducting research about this issue. The E. coli were not present in the beef patties of the Quarter Pounder, at least according to the findings of the Colorado Department of Agriculture testing.
It is also being suspected by the authorities that the source of the outbreak was the sliced onions; however, there is still no one definite cause.
McDonald’s will withdraw 900 of its quarter pounders in Colorado, Kansas and Wyoming as a precautionary measure.
In an acknowledgement of its failure to affect customer safety, McDonald’s U.S. president Joe Erlinger wrote a letter to consumers:.
The management of McDonald’s has given assurance to the public that safety is still the top priority, as new procedures are in place to avoid such incidents from happening again, even as the government officials continue their probe.
