In the United States, almost 50 people were infected with E. coli due to McDonald’s hamburgers.

In total, the infection was detected in 49 people, ten of them were hospitalized and one man died. Poisonings have been reported in 10 states, with most cases occurring in Colorado.

The specific ingredient that caused the infection has not yet been determined, but investigators are focusing on chopped onions and beef patties, which have already been removed from restaurants during the investigation. McDonald’s restaurants in Colorado, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming and other states have temporarily removed burgers from their menu.

Following reports of mass poisonings, McDonald’s shares fell 6%. Analysts expect the outbreak could affect livestock futures and lead to lower demand for beef.

• In May 2022, McDonald’s announced its exit from the Russian market and began selling the business. The chain of 850 restaurants closed in March due to sanctions and faced operational, technical and logistical difficulties.
• In the second quarter of 2022, McDonald’s estimated losses from leaving Russia at $1.2 billion, nearly half of its profit for the quarter. In June 2022, the chain’s former restaurants in Russia began operating under the “Vkusno – toka” brand. The new owner, Alexander Govor, announced plans not only to open the 850 restaurants, but also to expand the network to 1,000 establishments.