E. Coli outbreak prompts onion precaution at restaurants
Oct 24, 2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- An E. coli outbreak has led several restaurants, including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, to remove fresh onions from select locations as a precautionary measure.
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While food safety officials are investigating the outbreak associated with McDonald's Quarter Pounder, no cases have been linked to Taco Bell or other Yum Brands restaurants.
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Federal officials are currently examining the onions and beef patties used in Quarter Pounders.
The outbreak has resulted in one fatality and has sickened dozens of individuals.
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However, McDonald's locations in Hawaii are not affected by this situation.