Oct. 25 | Friday’s business headlines
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here’s a look at Friday’s business headlines with Jane King, who talks about a big fine for American Airlines, a rash of store closings, and why Gen Z is looking for love in grocery stores.
Fast food chains pull onions amid E.coli outbreak
Earlier this week, McDonald’s confirmed an E.coli outbreak centered around the onions used in quarter pounders. So far, the outbreak has led to dozens of illness in 10 states and at least one death.
Burger King and YUM! Brands are now pulling onions from select restaurants out of caution. YUM owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, and the fast food chains continue to follow regulatory guidance from the CDC.
McDonald’s is already facing two lawsuits connected to the outbreak.
American Airlines to pay fine for mishandling wheelchairs
American Airlines has reached an settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation and has agreed to pay $50 million over allegations it mistreated passengers with disabilities.