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Yum Brands and Burger King reportedly pulled onions from some menu items in numerous states after an outbreak of E. coli illnesses was tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.As of Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 75 E. coli cases potentially tied to Quarter Pounders. The sandwiches have uncooked sliced onions. Cooking onions to 160 degrees generally kills off E. coli from onions.Illnesses have been reported in 13 states.RELATED STORY | McDonald's E.
We will continue following supplier and regulatory guidance to ensure the ongoing safety and quality of our food,” a spokesperson told Nation’s Restaurant News.A check on Taco Bell's website shows onions are unavailable in some states where illnesses have been reported.RELATED STORY | McDonald's E. coli outbreak linked to 26 more illnesses, bringing total to 75Earlier this week, onion supplier Taylor Farms initiated a recall of yellow onions.
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