Due to an outbreak of intestinal infection, McDonald's shares dropped by 9%.
U.S. authorities are investigating an outbreak of intestinal infection linked to McDonald's products, which led to the company's shares falling by more than 9%. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 49 people in 10 states contracted E. coli after consuming Quarter Pounder burgers, also known as Royal Cheeseburgers. One person has died, and 10 others have been hospitalized.
The source of the infection has not yet been identified. McDonald's has restricted the use of freshly sliced onions and beef patties in certain products as part of emergency measures. The first case was reported on September 27, but experts warn that the number of cases may increase, as it takes several weeks to accurately determine the scale of the outbreak.
Confirmed cases have been reported in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. McDonald's is actively cooperating with authorities to prevent further incidents.
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