The outbreak of intestinal infections at McDonald’s in the U.S. has been linked to sanitary violations by an onion supplier.
The cause of the intestinal infection outbreak among McDonald’s customers in the U.S. was numerous violations of sanitary standards at the facility of the onion supplier, according to CBS News, citing a report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
In October 2024, McDonald’s found itself at the center of a scandal after customers were infected with E. coli. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that more than 100 people became ill after visiting McDonald’s restaurants. The infection affected 14 states, led to the hospitalization of 34 people, and resulted in one death.
The violations were identified at the facilities of Taylor Farms, which supplied diced onions to McDonald’s restaurants in several states. FDA inspectors found contamination of work surfaces and a failure to follow hygiene protocols by employees, including not washing their hands while handling food.
