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High TPC Levels Found in Frying Oil at Jaipur McDonald’s 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 11, 2026
Key Update Food safety officers from the Rajasthan health department detected excessive levels of total polar compounds (TPC) in cooking oil during a surprise inspection at a McDonald’s outlet in Gaurav Tower in Jaipur on Monday. Officials stated that the maximum permissible TPC limit for cooking oil is 25%. However, the oil used for non-vegetarian
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McDonald’s Pushes Back Against Lawsuit Over McRib Ingredients 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 10, 2026
Key Development McDonald’s is contesting a class-action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois that accuses the fast-food chain of misleading customers about the meat used in its McRib sandwich. The plaintiffs allege that despite its name and rib-like shape, the McRib does not contain pork rib meat. In response, McDonald’s said the allegations
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McPatel Takes McDonald’s to Court Over ‘Mc’ Prefix Dispute 0
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- July 30, 2025
At a Glance Ahmedabad-based McPatel Foods Pvt Ltd has sued McDonald’s Corporation, challenging its exclusive claim to the ‘Mc’ prefix. Known for its ‘Ohh! Potato’s French fries, McPatel calls the legal threats baseless and seeks protection under Section 142 of the Trademarks Act. McDonald’s Sent Legal Notice McPatel’s senior advocate, H.S. Tolia, stated that McDonald’s
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McDonald’s Finland Fast-Tracks Fiber Lids to Cut Plastic Use 0

Report McDonald’s Finland has introduced fibre-based drink lids ahead of its original 2025 timeline, speeding up its efforts to reduce plastic use. This initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment to minimizing plastic across its operations. By the end of 2025, all McDonald’s outlets in Finland will serve beverages in cups with fibre-made lids

Health Authorities Conclude Investigation into E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s 0

FDA Confirms Source of Contamination Health authorities concluded their investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to raw slivered onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the outbreak affected 104 individuals across 14 states, leading to 34 hospitalizations and one fatality in Colorado. Investigators identified the contaminated onions

McDonald’s E. coli Crisis: The Harder Challenge of Vegetable Contamination 0

Report On Thursday, major U.S. fast-food chains temporarily removed fresh onions from their menus, identifying the vegetable as the probable cause of an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s (MCD.N). This incident underscores a persistent challenge for restaurants: preventing contamination in fresh produce, which has become a bigger concern than beef safety. The outbreak at