Complaints prompt raid of McDonald’s Korea
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ollowing complains of children falling ill, investigators have raided the Seoul office of McDonald’s Korea.
It is alleged the youngsters had eaten undercooked hamburger patties, reports Yonhap News Agency.
Seoul central district prosecutors’ office has seized documents and evidence from McDonald’s as well as the offices of an ingredient supplier.
“We take this matter very seriously,” says McDonald’s spokeswoman Karen Kim. “McDonald’s Korea continues to fully co-operate with all relevant authorities.”
A consumer filed a complaint against the US fast-food giant in July saying her four-year-old daughter had been diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney damage), often referred to as “hamburger disease”, after she had eaten a McDonald’s hamburger last year.
Complaints were also filed by the parents of four more children who became sick after eating McDonald’s burgers.
In August, customers of a McDonald’s outlet in the southwestern city of Jeonju reported stomach aches and high fever after eating bulgogi burgers. The chain temporarily halted sales of the product.
Talks to sell McDonald’s South Korean business to domestic firm KG Chemical Corporation collapsed last year over what KG called “a large difference of opinion”.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically caused the children to fall ill according to the allegations?
What specifically caused the children to fall ill according to the allegations?
It is alleged the youngsters became sick after consuming undercooked hamburger patties. These complaints led to the raid on McDonald's Korea's Seoul office and an ingredient supplier.
Q.When was the initial complaint filed regarding a child's illness?
When was the initial complaint filed regarding a child's illness?
A consumer lodged a complaint against McDonald's in July, stating her four-year-old daughter was diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome after eating a McDonald's burger last year.
Q.What other health incidents have been reported involving McDonald's in South Korea?
What other health incidents have been reported involving McDonald's in South Korea?
Customers in Jeonju reported stomach aches and high fever after eating bulgogi burgers in August. The company temporarily stopped selling this product following these reports.
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