McDonald's Quarter Pounders To Make A Comeback After Beef Ruled Out As Main Culprit In E.Coli Scare — But Onions Are Off The Menu For Now
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McDonald's has ruled out beef as the source of an E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounders, focusing instead on onions. The company plans to resume selling Quarter Pounders without onions in affected areas. Despite challenges, analysts believe the impact on McDonald's stock will be minimal.
October 28, 2024 | 2:32 am
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McDonald's has identified onions, not beef, as the potential source of an E. coli outbreak affecting its Quarter Pounders. The company will resume selling the burgers without onions in affected areas. Despite recent challenges, analysts expect minimal impact on McDonald's stock.
The news clarifies that beef is not the source of the E. coli outbreak, which could have been a major concern for McDonald's. The focus on onions and the company's proactive measures to resume sales suggest effective crisis management. Analysts' views of minimal stock impact further support a neutral short-term price direction.
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