On October 25, 2024, CBS News reported that major fast-food chains have decided to temporarily stop using onions after the vegetable was linked to an E. coli outbreak connected to Quarter Pounder burgers from McDonald’s. This decision comes as health officials identified onions as the likely culprit in the contamination, causing concern among customers and prompting immediate action from the restaurants.
Following the discovery, several individuals who fell ill after consuming these contaminated burgers have decided to take legal action against McDonald’s, the Chicago-based fast-food leader. The company is currently facing a surge of lawsuits, with at least two filed in the Cook County Circuit Court this week alone. This legal pressure is expected to increase, as dozens more lawsuits are anticipated to follow.
The situation is developing rapidly as health officials and the restaurants work to address the issue and prevent further incidents. In the meantime, the removal of onions from menus is a temporary measure aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of customers while investigations continue.
