McDonalds: What History Says About Restaurant Stocks and Food-borne Illnesses

McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) shares took a hit after the company's popular quarter pounders were linked to an E. coli outbreak in several Western and Midwest states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture believes that the onions used in the burgers were the likely source of the contamination.The contamination has led to around 50 people falling ill and one death thus far. McDonald's, which has a strong history of food safety, nonetheless vowed to improve its safety protocols. Meanwhile, the company has pulled quarter pounders from about 20% of its locations. McDonald's said it was working with suppliers to be able to bring back quarter pounders to its menu at these locations in the coming weeks.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool