15 new E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, total now at 90

The transcript discusses the impact of a recent outbreak on McDonald's business, focusing on the company's efforts to regain customer trust. The CFO highlights a slight increase in third-quarter same-store sales, despite an overall decline. The outbreak led to a drop in daily sales and foot traffic, but the affected menu item has returned without the problematic ingredient.

What is the current focus of McDonald's according to the CFO?

• Launching new products

• Regaining customer trust

• Increasing advertising budget

• Expanding into new markets

How did McDonald's shares perform today?

• They were not traded

• They decreased significantly

• They increased significantly

• They barely moved

What change was observed in McDonald's third-quarter same-store sales?

• A significant decrease

• No change

• A slight increase

• A significant increase

What immediate effect did the outbreak have on McDonald's?

• Drop in daily sales and foot traffic

• Increased foot traffic

• Increased sales

• No effect

What ingredient was removed from the quarter pounders after the outbreak?

• Cheese

• Lettuce

• Tomatoes

• Onions