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☆ McDonald’s president says its food is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —A day after an E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders in the western part of the United States left one dead and 10 hospitalized, McDonald’s entered full damage-control mode. “We are very confident that you can go to McDonald’s and enjoy our classics,” McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger said on NBC’s “Today” Wednesday. Most of the illnesses are in Colorado and Nebraska, and most of the people who fell ill ate Quarter Pounders at McDonald’s. “If there has been contaminated product within our supply chain, it’s very likely worked itself through that supply chain already.”McDonald’s (MCD) stock fell more than 5% at Wednesday — its worst day since the March 2020 Covid lockdown. Chipotle’s outbreak is the worst-case scenario for any restaurant chain, and McDonald’s E. coli situation appears to be limited, at least for now, to a supply issue.

Persons: McDonald’s, Joe Erlinger, “, ” Erlinger, ”, Chipotle’s, Chipotle, Brian Niccol, Niccol, we’ll, Morgan Spurlock’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, ”, Centers for Disease Control, US Food and Drug Administration, Starbucks, CDC, American Museum of Tort Locations: New York, United States, McDonald’s, Colorado and Nebraska

☆ Coca-Cola CEO says McDonald's E. coli outbreak won't hurt beverage company's sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said the company doesn't expect an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's to hurt the beverage company's sales. McDonald's is Coke's largest restaurant customer, and the two companies' symbiotic relationship has existed for nearly seven decades. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it has linked an E. coli outbreak in 10 states to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers. Both ingredients are unique to the Quarter Pounder burgers, although cooking the patty at the correct internal temperature should kill the bacteria. The outbreak comes as consumers broadly have been spending less at restaurants, hurting both McDonald's and Coke.

Persons: James Quincey, Quincey, McDonald's, Coke, it's, Joe Erlinger Organizations: Cola, Olympic Committee, China Mengniu Dairy, International Olympic Committee, CNBC, Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC Locations: China, SwissTech, Lausanne, Colorado , Kansas , Utah, Wyoming, McDonald's, Coke

☆ McDonald’s E. coli outbreak investigation: What we know
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10 states, including one death. Diced onions and other types of beef patties used at McDonald’s have not been implicated in this outbreak, the FDA said. E. coli infections can be seriousEscherichia coli, or E. coli, is a common bacteria, but certain types can make you sick. People with E. coli infections may have symptoms including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever and vomiting. A few illnesses, including E. coli infections, are well above federal targets for reducing foodborne illness.

Persons: Sysco, Taylor, “, Burger, Joe Erlinger, Erlinger, ” McDonald’s, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Listeria, Boar’s, BrucePac, Nadia Kounang, Carma Hassan, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, CDC, FDA, Taylor Farms, Foods, Taco Bell, KFC, Brands, Burger King, Taylor, McDonald’s, USA, CNN Health Locations: – Colorado , Kansas , Utah, Wyoming, Idaho , Iowa , Missouri, Montana , Nebraska , Nevada , New Mexico, Oklahoma, Taylor Farms Colorado, Burger, ’ Colorado, Colorado and Nebraska, Iowa , Kansas , Missouri, Montana , Oregon , Utah , Wisconsin, McDonald’s

☆ I tried Martha Stewart's green-chile chicken burgers. The recipe only called for 6 ingredients but was anything but simple to make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I made Martha Stewart's six-ingredient recipe for green-chile chicken burgers. The chicken patties fell apart as I grilled them, and the recipe called for unconventional toppings. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Most recently, I tried her recipe for six-ingredient green-chile chicken burgers. I figured the simple burger recipe, which called for ground chicken, cilantro, and diced green chiles, looked easy enough.

Persons: Martha Stewart's, —, Martha Stewart, I've, Martha Organizations: Service, Netflix

☆ McDonald’s is finally selling the Chicken Big Mac in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —When McDonald’s rolled out the Chicken Big Mac in the United Kingdom, it sold out within 10 days. The Chicken Big Mac is similar to its beefy sibling; however, it replaces the two burgers with two tempura chicken patties. It also includes the signature Big Mac sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce and a slice of American cheese. In a press release Thursday, McDonald’s says that its customers have been “clamoring” for the Chicken Big Mac after making previous appearances on the chain’s menu across the world. The Chicken Big Mac has made a brief appearance in the US before: In 2022, McDonald’s released it as a test in some of its Miami restaurants to gather feedback from customers.

Persons: McDonald’s, Chris Kempczinski, it’s, ” Organizations: New, New York CNN Locations: New York, United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Miami, Canada

☆ 33-year-old mom: I left the U.S. to live 10 minutes from the beach in Jamaica for $1,900 a month—'I could not be happier'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Tiffany Grant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I work outside every day—and I spend lessWhenever I sit out on my veranda, I say, "My office is open." There is some incredible scenery right outside my door, so I work outside every day. But my expenses come to about $1,900 a month, including rent, utilities, childcare, food, transportation, school fees and home maintenance. A view from Travellers Beach Resort, where I often take my kids to the beach. Some folks here like to do "bush cooking," where they prepare food outside, and people will happily offer you a plate if you are around.

Persons: I'd, Tiffany Grant Organizations: U.S Locations: North Carolina, Jamaica, Negril, U.S, Beach

☆ Wendy's is roasting McDonald's again. This time over broken McFlurry machines.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

It took aim at McDonald's in its promotion, accusing its rival of having broken ice cream machines. Wendy's has previously criticized McDonald's for using frozen beef, sparking a public feud. AdvertisementThe Wendy's — McDonald's feud seems to be heating up again. In 2018, Wendy's launched a national TV ad campaign criticizing McDonald's for using frozen beef patties in its hamburgers. "Happy #NationalFrozenFoodDay to you for all the frozen beef that's sticking around in your cheeseburgers."

Persons: Wendy's, —, It's, McDonald's Organizations: Service, Business

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday again confirmed that she once worked at McDonald's, pushing back against former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly claimed she never worked there. "Part of the reason I even talk about having worked at McDonald's is because there are people who work at McDonald's in our country who are trying to raise a family," she said. A spokesperson for the Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Harris' remarks. Trump has also insisted that Harris' anecdote about having worked at the fast-food chain is a "fake story." During Wednesday's interview, Harris said: "My mother raised my sister and me.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Stephanie Ruhle, Trump Organizations: Wednesday, NBC Locations: McDonald's

☆ Fear and frustration in Ohio city as political debate seizes on growing Haitian population
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Caitlin Stephen Hu | Omar Jimenez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“I’m always working at the restaurant,” she told CNN. A: YES, Haitian immigrants are here legally, under the Immigration Parole Program. Later, taking stock of his new life and the politicization of Springfield’s Haitian community, Dorsainvil shrugged, seeing little choice in the matter. Several other people in Springfield told CNN they were dismayed by the rhetoric and racism that they felt had been stirred up in the city for political purposes. However, they are not allowed, nor have they ever been allowed, to mention Aiden Clark from Springfield, Ohio,” the father, Nathan Clark, said.

Persons: CNN — Rose, Rosena Jean Louis, “ I’m, “, ’ ”, Romane Pierre, Donald Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Mike DeWine, ” DeWine, Vance, Sherrod Brown of, Tim Scott of, Bryan Heck, she’s, Biden, Vilbrun, ”, Dorsainvil, Republicans don’t, Amy Cox, X, ” Clark’s, Aiden Clark, Nathan Clark, We’ve, Viles, ” “ Organizations: CNN, Local, Republican, Gov, CBS, “, of Homeland Security, TPS, Sens, Trump, Amazon, Republicans, ”, Haitian Locations: Springfield , Ohio, Springfield, Rue, Canton , Ohio, Springfield’s, Clark County, Haiti, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Tim Scott of South Carolina, Caribbean, Dayton, Ohio . Ohio, Haitian

☆ McDonald's has started selling an even bigger burger — the 14-ounce Big Arch
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The burger contains two beef patties, three slices of white processed cheese, crispy onions, raw onions, pickles, lettuce, and a new Big Arch sauce in a sesame seed bun, per a description of the burger on the McDonald's Portugal website. Advertisement"It's a quintessential McDonald's burger with a twist on our iconic familiar flavors," he said. The burger weighs 395 grams (about 14 ounces) and contains 1,065 calories, per McDonald's Portugal. "We thought the opportunity was about premium burger which was wrong," CFO Ian Borden said earlier this year. Another part of the plan included McDonald's launch of its "Best Burger" strategy last year, changing its burgers' ingredients and how they're cooked.

Persons: —, It's, Chris Kempczinski, Kempczinski, McDonald's, it's, Borden, Ian Borden Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Canada, Portugal, Ontario, Alberta, Lisbon

☆ Americans keep turning their backs on McDonald’s
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Inflation has caught up with McDonald’s, and budget-conscious Americans are looking elsewhere for their fast-food fix. The tough environment for McDonald’s wasn’t limited to the United States: Sales at stores open for at least a year fell 1% globally. The plan focuses on value meal plans like the popular $5 meal introduced earlier this summer. He pointed to McDonald’s new emphasis on chicken, which is now on par with beef sales at restaurants. Whether or not that viral post was the final straw for McDonald’s customers, Americans have been punishing the company ever since.

Persons: McDonald’s, McDonald’s isn’t, Grimace’s, ”, Chris Kempczinski, hadn’t, Kempczinski, “, ” Kempczinski, — Organizations: CNN, Inflation, McDonald’s Locations: Burger, United States, Connecticut

☆ A millennial who's been looking for a job for over 4 years says his degrees have offered little value: 'I can't get anything even at minimum wage'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | Andy Kiersz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He's even expanded his job search to restaurant and retail jobs — e.g. AdvertisementHesmondhalgh shared why he thinks his job search has been so challenging and what he plans to do moving forward. AdvertisementIdeally, he'd land a job in journalism — the field he has two degrees in. He thinks he's struggled to land journalism roles because most of the positions he's looked at require three to five years of formal newsroom experience, and he doesn't have that. Going forward, Hesmondhalgh said he plans to continue his job search for as long as necessary.

Persons: —, Roland Hesmondhalgh, He's, Hesmondhalgh, hasn't, he's, it's, he'll Organizations: Service, Florida Institute of Technology, Business, Georgetown, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Supreme, US Capitol Locations: Virginia, Washington, DC, Arlington , Virginia

☆ I tried McDonald's $5 value meal and understand why it's staying on the menu
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The McDouble wasn't the best burger I've ever had, but it was certainly passable. The McDonald's website says it should also include mustard, but I didn't taste any or see any. My biggest issue with the burger was that I thought it was bone-dry. But even though I didn't love my McDouble, I'm not writing the meal off. I could always get a McChicken as part of the deal instead or try a different location's McDouble burger.

Persons: Gabbi Shaw, I'm

☆ I spent over $120 to try every burger at Wendy's, and the best is a classic
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Lucien Formichella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

The bacon Double Stack lacked condimentsThe bacon Double Stack had ketchup, mustard, pickle, and onion. Division-1 winner: The bacon Double Stack triumphs for having baconThe bacon Double Stack had a decent variety of toppings. I was excited to dig into the Big Bacon ClassicThe Big Bacon Classic had a lot of sauce. The Big Bacon Classic triple seemed to have too much meatThe Big Bacon Classic triple seemed like a lot of meat. AdvertisementDivision-5 winner: The Jr. bacon cheeseburger was the best of this large poolThe Jr. bacon cheeseburger was my favorite in this category.

Persons: —, Bacon, pretzel cheeseburgers, I've, Lucien Formichella, underseasoned —, Dave Thomas, I'd, Wendy's, would've, cheeseburger, Baconator, mayo, Charlie, Charlie Brown, hadn't, jalapeños, Pretzel Bacon, Cheeseburger, Big Bacon Organizations: Service, Business, mayo, Taco Locations: Wendy's, mayo, cheddar

☆ I ranked ground-beef patties from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. I'll be making the winning burgers all summer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Ted Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I compared premade frozen beef patties from Wegmans, Costco, and Whole Foods to find the best one. I loved the burger patties from Whole Foods because they were full of great flavor. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen it comes to summer cooking, I always like to have frozen burger patties on hand. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, They're Organizations: Costco, Foods, Service, Business Locations: Wegmans

☆ Burger King turns 70 this year. Photos show how the chain has evolved.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

But in 2019, Burger King introduced plant-based burgers to its menu, becoming the first major national fast-food chain to do so. Burger King Impossible Whopper. According to CNN, Burger King reported a 10% increase in sales following the launch of the Impossible Burger in 2019. However, while the burger is plant-based, Burger King came under fire after a customer sued the company for serving a burger that was not actually 100% vegan. Burger King said it never advertised the burgers as vegan or promised to cook them in a particular way.

Persons: Burger, Whopper, Drew Angerer, Burger King Organizations: CNN Locations: Burger King

☆ I tried the biggest burgers at 5 fast-food chains and my favorite tasted fresh off the grill
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried the biggest burgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out, and Shake Shack. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe biggest burgers at fast-food chains are usually more expensive, but how do they rank in terms of taste and value? This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Burger King, Burger, Triple Whopper, —, Price Organizations: Triple, Service, Business Locations: Burger

☆ Burger prices are up. But your barbecue could be relatively cheap
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

But even with the increases, your home-grilled burger could end up being relatively inexpensive this year thanks to steep discounts offered by retailers vying for budget-conscious customers. Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesCondiment prices saw a sharper jump with ketchup rising 8.9%, hot sauce increasing 7.6% and regular barbecue sauce spiking 14.6%. But the increases don’t take into account the year’s many Memorial Day deals. Supermarket chain Kroger also has Memorial Day specials, including reduced rates for home brand sliced cheese, hamburger buns and potato chips. Chicken breast prices, for example, fell 2.5% in the year through April, according to Circana, while wings have plunged 9.2%.

Persons: Burger, Justin Sullivan, ”, Chris DuBois, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Consumers, Kroger, Aldi Locations: New York, Circana

☆ I've been a chef for years. Here are my 8 tips for making perfect, juicy burgers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Alissa Fitzgerald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs a chef, I strongly believe the best way to feed a crowd is to have all of your party foods prepped and ready to go — and that includes your burger patties. When I worked as a line cook a few years ago, I learned the subtle art of working with ground meat and making the perfect, juicy burger. AdvertisementThere are three main ways to defrost ground beef: in the refrigerator, in the microwave, or in cool water. Related storiesIf you can, try to find a local farm that sells whole cuts or its own frozen ground meat. Remember that the shape of the patties mattersLightly press your thumb into the burger patties as you shape them.

Persons: —, sy cho, you've, Cook, Moyo Organizations: Service, Business Locations: mayo

☆ Eight tons of ground beef sold at Walmart locations nationwide recalled for possible E. coli contamination
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —More than 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef products were recalled by the US Department of Agriculture on Wednesday on concerns the meat may be contaminated with E. coli. The meat items, produced by Cargill Meat Solutions, were sold at Walmart retail locations across the United States. According to a recall notice from the USDA, the potentially contaminated beef was produced on April 26 and April 27. “At Walmart, the health and safety of our customers is always a top priority,” a Walmart spokesperson told CNN in a statement. Walmart customers who have purchased any affected products should throw them away or return them to the place where they were purchased, according to the agency.

Persons: haven’t, “, ” Cargill, Cargill Organizations: CNN, US Department of Agriculture, Cargill Meat Solutions, Walmart, “, Lean Locations: United States, Connecticut , Massachusetts, Maryland , New Hampshire , New York, North Carolina , Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington

☆ Vending machine founders get $1.5 million 'Shark Tank' offer—despite a business model Mark Cuban called 'a huge mistake'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Dan Braido, Audley Wilson and Andy Siegel are the co-founders of RoboBurger, which makes vending machines that dispense customized burgers — a concept they call "the future of fast food." Yet by the end of the episode, O'Leary teamed up with a guest judge, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, to offer the RoboBurger founders $1.5 million. Seeking $1.5 million despite no profitsThe trio of founders brought a vending machine for the judges to try. RoboBurger's vending machine on display on the set of ABC's "Shark Tank." At the time of filming, RoboBurger had been in "beta testing" for 18 months, with more than 12,000 burgers sold, the founders said.

Persons: Dan Braido, Audley Wilson, Andy Siegel, Kevin O'Leary, O'Leary, Michael Rubin, Rubin, Cuban, Christopher Willard, hadn't, Siegel, RoboBurger didn't, RoboBurger, Wilson Organizations: RoboBurger, Disney, Sharks Locations: Jersey City , New Jersey

☆ Delivery-Only Restaurants, Once Pandemic Successes, Face Uncertainty
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Julie Creswell | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

On a recent afternoon, the kitchen inside a Denny’s in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens was bustling. Some orders were whisked away to customers sitting in booths, while others were boxed and set aside for pickup. The takeout orders were mostly from the Denny’s menu, but some were from the Burger Den and the Meltdown, two delivery-only brands that the chain owns. The strategy of maximizing kitchen resources blossomed during the Covid pandemic, when restrictions shut down indoor dining and customers ate more meals at home. As their kitchens sat idle, many restaurants across the country, desperate for revenue, switched to delivery mode.

Organizations: Employees, Burger Locations: Jackson, Queens

☆ I visited a McDonald's test kitchen to try its biggest menu overhaul in a decade. The burger patties are a big improvement, but the new Big Mac is too sweet.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Harry Kersh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The newer version ended up sliding out of the buns way more than the original. Harry Kersh/Business InsiderThe original Big Mac is, in many ways, a perfect burger. The sauce is slightly sweet but with plenty of tang to balance it, something that is lost in the new version. The bun was slightly too spongy, but in hindsight I see why that was the case. The new bready, buttery brioche-style version didn't have the requisite give needed to squeeze the fillings tightly enough to contain them.

Persons: Harry Kersh, buttery Organizations: Mac

☆ Food prices hold steady, but Americans have a beef with the cost of a burger
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

For burger proprietors — including smaller, mom-and-pop shops — and burger lovers alike, the price environment may not get any easier. Nearly eight decades later, the Owl Burger remains a draw, but it’s become noticeably more expensive since Covid. “Maybe 45 cents each year,” Argabright told CNN in an interview, adding that the Owl Burger sits at $7.95 now. “When you’re ordering pounds and pounds and pounds of it, it adds up pretty quick.”Beth Steele, founder of Beth's Burger Bar, in Edgewood, Florida. Where’s the beef price headedLike most aspects of inflation, there are several contributing factors behind higher burger prices.

Persons: that’s, ”, Tyler Schipper, Thomas, “ We’re, Wendy’s, Fries, Burger, Frank Chavez, it’s, Janice Argabright, ” Argabright, Beth Steele, Steele, “, hasn’t, we’re, Schipper, “ Don’t, ” Schipper Organizations: CNN, University of St, Trinity, Beth’s, Beth's, American Farm Bureau Federation Locations: Minnesota, San Antonio , New Mexico, Orlando, Beth’s Burger, Beth's Burger, Edgewood , Florida, Texas

☆ Beyond Meat plans to hike prices as part of a huge turnaround plan to fight slumping sales of plant-based meat
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewBeyond Meat has unveiled details of a massive turnaround plan, including raising the prices of its plant-based meat, as it struggles with slumping sales. Advertisement"This change in strategy does not reflect an abandonment of our long-sought price parity goal," Brown said, referring to the company's goal of making plant-based meat the same price as animal meat. Some products, including those in grocery stores, would barely change in price, Brown said. Misinformation about plant-based meat is 'scaring customers away'Beyond Meat posted net revenues for 2023 were $343.4 million, a decrease of 18% compared to 2022. It attributed declining US sales to weak demand for plant-based products, as well as Beyond Meat offering more discounts.

Persons: —, Ethan Brown, Brown, Lubi Kutua Organizations: Service, Business, Bosh

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