The Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether Taylor Farms, a supplier for McDonald’s, is the possible source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, which has killed at least one person and sickened nearly 50 others.
Until now, it wasn't clear where the McDonald’s onions were sourced from — neither the restaurant chain nor public health officials had said publicly where the onions were grown or whether they were sent to other restaurants.
A McDonald's spokesperson said Wednesday that the raw onions were sourced from a single supplier and processed at a single facility.
A spokesperson for Taylor Farms did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
According to the company's website, Taylor Farms is a California-based producer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
Persons:
Taylor, Taco Bell
Organizations:
Drug Administration, . Foods, FDA, Centers for Disease Control
Locations:
Colorado, California