McDonald’s Espresso Machines Recalled Due to Safety Concerns
McDonald’s Espresso Machine Recall Affects Some Locations
You might want to think twice before heading to McDonald’s for your espresso fix. After McDonald’s supplier Melitta informed its customers of a potential equipment safety risk for one of its machines, the fast-food giant has decommissioned these machines from its restaurants.
Affected Menu Items and Locations
Espresso-based menu items such as hot and iced lattes may not be available in impacted restaurants, but non-espresso based beverages, like hot and iced brewed coffee, will still be available, the company confirmed. A limited number of beverages were affected, and McDonald’s is still working to determine the scope of the impact.
Stores with Unavailable Espresso-Based Products
Several stores listed their espresso-based products as unavailable across Brooklyn and Manhattan on November 20, according to the McDonald’s app.
Melitta’s Statement on the Issue
A Melitta spokesperson said in a statement to TODAY.com that the company recommended its customers to temporarily stop using its CT8 Espresso Machines. "We are investigating the two impacted machines. Our intent is to determine the root cause and provide a remediation plan that allows us to move forward," the spokesperson said.
Background on the Issue
The temporary stoppage of using its espresso machines comes days after the company announced it would be investing $100 million to get customers to return to its restaurants after an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions used on its Quarter Pounder burgers sickened more than 100 people last month.
Ice Cream Machine Update
Some customers may be surprised to see that McDonald’s is having trouble with a machine that isn’t its ice cream machine. McDonald’s fans have lamented for years over how often the company’s ice cream machine appears to be down or broken, leading to internet users to take matters into their own hands, like the "McBroken" map, which uses data from the McDonald’s app to show where ice cream products are "currently unavailable." However, things may be looking up on the ice cream front: Last month, the United States Copyright Office granted a copyright exemption that allows restaurants using a copyrighted machine the "right to repair" it by circumventing digital locks on the device.
Conclusion
In conclusion, McDonald’s espresso machine recall affects a limited number of locations, and the company is working to determine the scope of the impact. While this may be a setback for coffee lovers, fans of the company’s ice cream machine may be happy to know that there is a potential solution on the horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many locations are affected by the espresso machine recall?
A: A limited number of locations are affected, and the company is still working to determine the scope of the impact.
Q: What menu items are not available due to the recall?
A: Espresso-based menu items such as hot and iced lattes may not be available in impacted restaurants.
Q: Will other beverages be available?
A: Yes, non-espresso based beverages, like hot and iced brewed coffee, will still be available.
Q: What is the cause of the recall?
A: The cause of the recall is due to potential equipment safety risks with Melitta’s CT8 Espresso Machines.
