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Are McDonald's Quarter Pounders Serving Up Trouble?

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From E. coli busts to a Trump-tastic stunt, McDonald's is making headlines for all the wrong reasons! 🍔🚨

In a concerning development, McDonald's has been tied to a multi-state outbreak of E. coli, resulting in at least one death and nearly 50 reported illnesses across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified these outbreaks with the infamous Quarter Pounder hamburger, which many fans may have assumed was a fast-food delight but now comes with serious health warnings attached. As health officials scramble to determine the source of the bacteria, a wave of unease washes over burger lovers everywhere.

In a peculiar twist, the franchise made headlines for an unexpected visit from former President Donald Trump who decided to give the fast-food giant a promotional boost by working a shift serving fries. Although Trump’s heart may have been in the right place, it turns out he didn’t actually flip any burgers - the restaurant was closed to the general public during his visit, with pre-screened customers only. So, while Trump was “working” at McDonald's, the real chaos was brewing in the kitchen with the E. coli outbreak.

As McDonald's battles this disconcerting health crisis, the company is concurrently launching a fun and colorful campaign across New Zealand promoting their iconic Grimace Shake. As part of this campaign, McDonald's is teaming up with DDB to create a unique Kiwi road trip experience to engage customers with the brand in a vibrant and memorable way. However, the juxtaposition of marketing cheer and health warnings raises eyebrows: can one truly enjoy a shake when the burgers might be making people sick?

The CDC is advising anyone who has consumed McDonald’s Quarter Pounders recently to be on high alert for symptoms such as severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, as the agency continues to investigate any potential ingredient sources responsible for these infections. Safety precautions and customer trust hang in the balance as this fast-food titan finds itself in hot water.

Did you know that E. coli can be particularly dangerous because it often resides in the intestines of healthy cattle? This bacterium can be transferred to food and cause serious illness in humans. Furthermore, the Quarter Pounder has been a fan favorite since its introduction in 1971, but with this outbreak, it seems its “big” reputation is now overshadowed by significant health concerns.

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McDonald's linked to one death, dozens of food poisonings in US (Aljazeera.com)

At least 49 people sickened after E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounders, health officials say.

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One dead in multi-state E coli outbreak tied to US McDonald's ... (The Guardian)

CDC reports 49 cases and says 10 people hospitalized from sandwich-related outbreak that spans 10 states.

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McDonald Trump had a shift serving fries. Will the stunt supersize ... (The Guardian)

Trump didn't work a real shift: the franchise was reportedly closed for normal business hours and the customers were all pre-screened.

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McDonald's hamburgers linked to deadly E. coli outbreak in the US (BBC News)

E. coli, a type of bacteria that can cause serious stomach problems, has been found in McDonald's Quarter Pounder sandwiches, the CDC announced on Tuesday. So ...

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1 dead, dozens sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's ... (NPR)

E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died, ...

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McDonald's are 'sharing shakeys' on a Kiwi roadie in latest ... (Campaign Brief NZ)

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder Linked To E. Coli Outbreak—Here's ... (Forbes)

The fast food chain has pulled some of the burger's ingredients across multiple states as officials try to pin down what specific ingredient is ...

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One dead in multistate E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter ... (CNN)

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert Tuesday regarding an E. coli outbreak that it says is linked with McDonald's ...

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E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounder kills 1, sickens ... (Reuters)

One person died and dozens fell ill from E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers in 10 states, led by Colorado, where 26 people ...

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McDonald's Quarter Pounders Linked To E. Coli Outbreak, CDC Says (Today.com)

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US McDonald's stores linked to 'fast-moving' E. coli outbreak (ABC News)

The United States' leading public health organisation has identified 49 cases of the bacterial infection and one person has died.

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E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders in multiple ... (NBC News)

McDonald's is working with public health officials, according to the CDC. The fast-food chain has stopped using the slivered onions and quarter-pound beef ...

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McDonald's stock sinks after CDC reports E. coli outbreak linked to ... (Yahoo Finance)

McDonald's shares sank around 10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following news of an E. coli outbreak linked to its burgers.

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers linked to deadly E. coli ... (CBS News)

Most sick people reported eating Quarter Pounders from McDonald's, and investigators are working to confirm which food ingredient is contaminated, according to ...

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McDonald's president says its food is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak (CNN)

A day after an E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders in the western part of the United States left one dead and 10 hospitalized, McDonald's entered full ...

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McDonald's President Addresses E. Coli Outbreak Concerns (Today.com)

After an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers sickened 49 people and killed one person, the company's president said on ...

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McDonald's to 'restore confidence' after E. coli outbreak linked to ... (NBC News)

The president of McDonald's USA said Wednesday that the company can "restore confidence" as it seeks to minimize the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked ...

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder Linked To E. Coli Outbreak—Exec ... (Forbes)

The top U.S. McDonald's executive said he's “very confident” customers can eat safely at the restaurants, as the company's stock heads to its worst day in ...

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McDonald's location visited by Trump attracts negative reviews ... (CBS News)

Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.

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Where is the Quarter Pounder being removed? McDonald's ... (USA TODAY)

Following an E. coli outbreak, McDonald's announced it was temporarily pulling the Quarter Pounder from menus at some locations. Here's where.

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What to know about deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak (ABC News)

At least 49 people have fallen ill and one person has died in an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, the CDC said on Tuesday.

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McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak (NPR)

A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests fresh onions that are served raw on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers were ...

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What we know about the McDonald's E. coli outbreak investigation (CNN)

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10 states, including one death.

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McDonald's E. coli outbreak: Is it safe to eat at the fast-food chain? (USA TODAY)

With 49 people sickened by E. coli infections after eating at certain McDonald's locations, some may be wondering about the safety of eating there.

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McDonald's takes Quarter Pounder off the menu at 1 in 5 restaurants ... (CBS News)

McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.

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McDonald's provides update on E. coli breakout as shares drop ... (Yahoo Finance)

About one-fifth of McDonald's US restaurants are not offering Quarter Pounders or onions as a result of the outbreak, Yahoo Finance has learned. That's roughly ...

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McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak: Officials Scrutinize Onions in Quarter ... (The Wall Street Journal)

CDC investigates Quarter Pounders as possible source of food-safety crisis, with one death and dozens of illnesses across 10 states.

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5 things to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak (PBS NewsHour)

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death.

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McDonald's zeroes in on onions as the likely source of deadly E. coli ... (NBC News)

The investigation into the E. coli outbreak in McDonald's Quarter Pounders that has killed at least one person and sickened nearly 50 others increasingly ...

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McDonald's shares tumble on E coli even as US head vows to ... (Aljazeera.com)

Previous E. coli outbreaks at major US fast-food chains have caused consumers to shun those stores for months.

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McDonald's US head vows to improve safety after E. coli outbreak ... (Reuters)

McDonald's scrambled on Wednesday to contain the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers that has killed one person and sickened ...

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