OAK BROOK (dpa-AFX) - McDonald's Corp.'s (MCD) South Korean unit said it is cooperating with the South Korean authorities' investigation to identify the cause of illness of the customers who visited the restaurant in Jeonju, and the suspension of sales of the burger is a precautionary measure prior to uncovering the exact cause of the disease.
It also said it is implementing every measure required to support the recovery of the customers, adding that McDonald's Korea is reinforcing company-wide safety standards for retail distribution, storage, and cooking procedures in every restaurant for customer and food safety. Seven elementary school students and their teacher claimed they suffered symptoms of enteritis after eating bulgogi burgers at the restaurant last week, according to Yonhap News. Sales of the burger were suspended starting Saturday, it said.
'We deeply regret that the customers who visited the restaurant in the Jeonju area experienced any illness and wish for the customers' quick recovery,' McDonald's said statement.
'The company takes matters like this very seriously and thereby decided to temporarily cease the sales of bulgogi burger in restaurants around the country,' starting Saturday.
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