McDonald’s Espresso Machines Decommissioned Due to Safety Risk
You might want to think again before heading to McDonald’s for your espresso fix.
McDonald’s Espresso Machines Decommissioned
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, McDonald’s confirmed to TODAY.com on Nov. 20.
Impact on Menu Items
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.
Limited Number of Beverages Affected
McDonald’s said a limited number of beverages were affected, and that it is still working to determine the scope of the impact.
<h5Stores Affected
Several stores listed its espresso-based products as unavailable across Brooklyn and Manhattan on Nov. 20, according to the McDonald’s app.
Investigation Underway
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.
Recent Issues with McDonald’s
The temporary stoppage of using its espresso machines came 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 Saga
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
McDonald’s has decommissioned its espresso machines due to a potential equipment safety risk, affecting a limited number of beverages. The company is working to determine the scope of the impact and is investigating the root cause of the issue. In the meantime, customers can still enjoy non-espresso based beverages.
FAQs
Q: Why has McDonald’s decommissioned its espresso machines?
A: McDonald’s has decommissioned its espresso machines due to a potential equipment safety risk identified by its supplier Melitta.
Q: Are all McDonald’s locations affected?
A: No, a limited number of locations are affected. McDonald’s is still working to determine the scope of the impact.
Q: Can I still get a hot or iced brewed coffee at McDonald’s?
A: Yes, non-espresso based beverages like hot and iced brewed coffee will still be available at impacted locations.
Q: When will the espresso machines be back in operation?
A: McDonald’s is still investigating the issue and will provide an update on when the espresso machines will be back in operation.
