In response to an E. coli outbreak associated with fresh onions, leading U.S. fast-food chains including McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD), Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR), and Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) have decided to remove the vegetable from their menus. The outbreak has reportedly caused 49 illnesses and one fatality. What Happened: As reported by Reuters, the parent company of Burger King, Restaurant Brands International, and Yum Brands have also decided to eliminate fresh onions from their offerings. A spokesperson confirmed that about 5% of Burger King outlets have already implemen…
