The Onion Recall that Impacted McDonald’s Illustrates the Importance of Working as a Supply Chain | Modern Restaurant Management | The Business of Eating & Restaurant Management News

McDonald’s Quarter Pounders were temporarily removed from the menu across 13 states due to E. coli contamination, likely from onions used on the burgers. This widespread foodborne illness outbreak has killed at least one person and sickened 75 others, with cases expected to rise.

Investigators suspect that the contaminated onions came from Taylor Farms, a supplier for McDonald’s and other restaurants. Although Taylor Farms has not detected E. coli in their facilities, they’ve stopped distributing several types of onions as a precaution.

While the E. coli was only linked to McDonald’s thus far, other restaurant chains – including Burger King, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut – have removed onions from their menus.

This E. coli outbreak reinforces the need for restaurants – and all food businesses – to manage recalls as a supply chain, especially considering the huge scale of this event.

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Roger Hancock

Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink is an expert on recalls, with experience that spans the retail, tech, data, regulatory, and supply chain. Recall InfoLink, makes recalls faster, easier, and more accurate across the supply chain to protect consumers and brands. As the only company focused entirely on recalls, Recall InfoLink’s solutions drive immediate action, streamline the recall process, and simplify compliance. Recall InfoLink helps brands become Recall Ready by standardizing data, collaborating with their supply chains, and practicing recall simulations.

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