McDonald’s is many people’s first choice for a quick bite to eat, many trust that it will not get them sick or hurt their health in any very serious way as they have been reliable for years.
An E. coli outbreak was first discovered as a result of a customer illness in September 2024. Then, on October 22, 2024, it was linked to McDonald’s. It was primarily affecting those who ate the Quarter Pounder, or any items with onions in them. Coli is a bacterium that is usually found in the intestines of humans and other animals, even though some can help with digestion, others can be the cause of serious illness. These can lead to severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.
“What is your opinion on McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak?”
Shantel Dadak, a Freshman at Pitman High School – “I feel like since McDonald’s is a popular place, they should be more careful with how they are serving their customers.”
Avleen Bassi, a Freshman at Pitman High School – “Well to be honest, I don’t really eat the Quarter Pounder or the Big Mac. I mainly eat the McChicken and chicken nuggets, but I really think that it’s really gross and unhealthy.”
“Do you feel safe eating from McDonald’s after this”
Shantel Dadak – “To be honest, I still feel safe because it’s been a couple months since it’s been discovered and so the problem probably got taken care of.”
Avleen Bassi – “I don’t really feel safe, but I also don’t eat the products with onions, so I don’t really mind.”
What Dadak is stating in her answer is correct, as of November 13, 2024, the issue has been resolved since McDonald’s took quick action and got all of their supplies changed. No new cases were reported after this change. Although this made some skeptical about the whole situation.
Even though this was resolved about a month ago, it is still a rising conversation as many people still do not seem to feel safe to eat there, even though it’s been proven to be safe again. Many wonder if this could potentially make McDonald’s start to lose money and customers, but this is highly unlikely since McDonald’s is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the whole world.
Even with all these issues, McDonald’s continues to strive and keep its title as number one fast-food chain. The chain removed its problems with ease and kept on moving forward.