CDC Declares End to McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Onions

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CDC Declares End to McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Onions
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The CDC has declared the E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions at McDonald's over, with 104 infections and one death reported. The outbreak affected sales, with foot traffic down 6.6% in U.S. restaurants. McDonald's is investing over $100 million in marketing and support for franchisees to recover, while reintroducing popular menu items like the McRib and launching a new McValue menu. Shares have fallen 7% since the outbreak was linked to the chain's Quarter Pounders.

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