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McDonald's IDs Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Quarter Pounders McDonald's IDs Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Quarter Pounders
McDonald's IDs Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Quarter Pounders Health officials have pinpointed the specific ingredient that triggered an E. coli outbreak at McDonald’s that killed one person and sickened dozens more across several states. Testing done by the Colorado Department of Agriculture eliminated Quarter Pounder beef patties as the source of the outbreak, McDonald’s confirmed on Sunday, Oct. 27. That leaves the restaurant’s slivered onions, which are primarily used on Quarter Pounder hamburgers, as the likely source of contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Earlier Report: E. Coli Outbreak Tied To McDonald'…
McDonald's Much-Awaited Chicken Big Mac To Debut - Here's When McDonald's Much-Awaited Chicken Big Mac To Debut - Here's When
McDonald's Much-Awaited Chicken Big Mac To Debut - Here's When The iconic McDonald's Big Mac sandwich will soon have a new twist. Chicken. After making appearances on McDonald’s menus around the world, the Chicken Big Mac will now be available in the US for a limited time starting Thursday, Oct. 10, at participating locations while supplies last. The original Big Mac has been an international staple since its introduction in 1968. The ingredients for the new sandwich are similar to the original—except, of course, there are no all-beef patties and no onions. The Chicken Big Mac is comprised of two tempura battered chicken patties, special sauce, lett…
Shaq's Big Chicken Takes First Big Step Into Mass. With Peabody Location Shaq's Big Chicken Takes First Big Step Into Mass. With Peabody Location
Shaq's Big Chicken Takes First Big Step Into Mass. With Peabody Location Shaquille O'Neal is considered one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. But now that the Hall of Famer no longer rules the boards, he's turned his attention to running boardrooms.  One of his successful businesses is Big Chicken, a chain of restaurants with franchises across the country. The latest will open in Peabody on Wednesday, July 10, at Northshore Mall. It's the first of many restaurants the chain hopes to open in the Bay State.  The first 36 customers in line at the 210 Andover St. location will win free drinks and chicken for a year. However, winners can onl…
McDonald's Resurrecting 'Everyone's Favorite Sandwich': Ketchup On What, When McDonald's Resurrecting 'Everyone's Favorite Sandwich': Ketchup On What, When
McDonald's Resurrecting 'Everyone's Favorite Sandwich': Ketchup On What, When Lettuce talk about the latest buzz in the fast-food world. McDonald’s is bringing back its Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder, first launched in 2022, for another limited run beginning Wednesday, July 10. Brazenly dubbed “everyone's favorite sandwich,” the burger features a “100 percent fresh” Quarter Pounder beef patty, two slices of American cheese, three half strips of applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and a special, smoky BLT sauce all on a toasted sesame seed bun. “The smooth and creamy BLT sauce is seasoned to perfection with paprika, parsley and black pepper,” McDonald’s said in a …
Wendy's Serving Up This Deal For Father's Day Weekend Wendy's Serving Up This Deal For Father's Day Weekend
Wendy's Serving Up This Deal For Father's Day Weekend Got a dad who loves bacon? Wendy's has you covered. Starting on Friday, June 14, and lasting through Sunday, June 16, national fast-food chain Wendy’s is offering up a buy-one-get-one Baconator deal for Father’s Day. The deal applies to all four types of Baconators — including the Baconator, Son of Baconator, Pretzel Baconator, and Breakfast Baconator — and is an in-app-only promotion, meaning customers will need to sign up for free, according to People Magazine. An original Baconator includes two beef patties (about a half-pound of beef total), American cheese, six pieces of Applewood …
McDonald's To Launch Value Meal Deal: Here's When It Starts McDonald's To Launch Value Meal Deal: Here's When It Starts
McDonald's To Launch Value Meal Deal: Here's When It Starts McDonald's plans to offer a $5 value meal to lure back dollar-conscious customers. The one-month promotion starts on Tuesday, June 25, according to CNBC, which first reported the news. It will include a McChicken or McDouble sandwich, four-piece chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink, the outlet reports. "We know how much it means to our customers when McDonald's offers meaningful value and communicates it through national advertising," McDonald's said in a statement to CNBC.  "That's been true since our very beginning and never more important than it is today." Click here to read …
'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At McDonald's In Region Sparks Outrage 'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At McDonald's In Region Sparks Outrage
'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At McDonald's In Region Sparks Outrage A pricey breakfast sandwich purchased at a Connecticut McDonald’s is sparking outrage on social media. The Fairfield County breakfast order, which was shared by Bespoke Investment Group on X, was placed on Saturday, Jan. 27 just off of I-95 in the town of Fairfield, according to the posted picture of the receipt. “What has the world come to??” the user asked, showing that the receipt included two Egg McMuffins, costing a total of $14.58 — or $7.29 each — and a bacon, egg, and cheese McGriddle for another $7.19. “Outrageous pricing,” Bespoke wrote. $7.29 for one McDonald’s Egg McMuf…
Shaq's Big Chicken Restaurant To Open Location At Peabody Mall Shaq's Big Chicken Restaurant To Open Location At Peabody Mall
Shaq's Big Chicken Restaurant To Open Location At Peabody Mall Shaquille O'Neal's fast-food chicken chain — aptly named Big Chicken — has signed a lease agreement for a space at Peabody's Northshore Mall, the mall's management company said.  The franchise hopes to open the location by Spring 2024. The restaurant will be located at 210 Andover Street on the mall's exterior near Legal Sea Foods.  This will be the first Big Chicken restaurant in Massachusetts, but the company has plans for several more.  The fast food chain signed an agreement with Paul Bains and Ryan Corcoran earlier this year to open six Big Chicken locations in the Bost…
Boston Eatery Popular For Late-Night Food Closes, Reports Say Boston Eatery Popular For Late-Night Food Closes, Reports Say
Boston Eatery Popular For Late-Night Food Closes, Reports Say Fans of a beloved hamburger restaurant were saddened to see that one of its locations closed for good.  Tasty Burger, a modern fast-food chain founded by a group of chefs, closed its North Station location for good, according to Google and multiple social media reports. The location is no longer listed on the Tasty Burger website.  The burger joint is known for its classic burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs, but it also offers some specialty options. Guests can enjoy traditional burgers, or try one decked out in mushrooms, truffle oil, and steak sauce, or a gorgonzola burger topped with blu…
Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report
Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report A restaurant focused on bringing healthy, fast options to its customers may soon be employing robots to assemble its salads and bowls, reports say.  Sweetgreen, a California-headquartered restaurant chain with eateries in 19 states, plans to use robots to assemble meals at all of its locations within five years, as reported by Restaurant Business.  The brand opened its first restaurant powered by automation, called the sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen, in Naperville, Illinois on May 10, 2023, according to a press release.  The brand acquired Spyce, a Boston-based restaurant company powered by …
National Pizza Chain Closes 1 Of 3 Boston Locations For Good National Pizza Chain Closes 1 Of 3 Boston Locations For Good
National Pizza Chain Closes 1 Of 3 Boston Locations For Good A national chain closed one of its six Massachusetts locations, sending fans of its lightning-fast pies to nearby stores. Blaze Pizza, a national pizza chain that offers customizable pizzas from an assembly line, closed its Theatre District location in Boston in late May, according to its website and a storefront sign one customer shared via Google reviews.  The pizzeria did not give an explanation for its closing, but a sign posted on the eatery's storefront pointed customers in the direction of its three nearby locations in Fenway, Cambridge, and Boston University. ✨180 second magi…
UPDATE: Not-So-Happy Meal Thief Wanted Cash But Got Food From Roxbury McDonalds: Police UPDATE: Not-So-Happy Meal Thief Wanted Cash But Got Food From Roxbury McDonalds: Police
Update: Not-So-Happy Meal Thief Wanted Cash But Got Food From Roxbury McDonalds: Police Police have identified the burglar with a penchant for Big Macs who broke into a fast food restaurant after hours and demanded cash, but made do with stealing bags of food, officials say.  The thief may have broken into the restaurant through the drive-through window, the manager of the McDonalds, located on 301 Warren Street in Roxbury, told police who arrived at the scene around 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, according to the Boston Police Department.  The suspect confronted staff members and demanded cash, pushing one of the workers in the process. Not wanting to leave empty-…
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You Massachusetts runs on Dunkin. The beloved coffee and doughnuts chain ranked at the top of the list for most favorite fast food in The Bay State.  Gambling.com recently examined Google Trends data of people in Massachusetts searching for a quick bite to eat and ranked the results. Dunkin won in a landslide, which explains why the company has nearly 1,000 locations in the state — the most of any chain, according to Stacker.com. “It scored highest in three out of the four phrases analyzed — resulting in a final score of 53,” the survey notes. “The donut specialty chain has over 1000 outlets i…