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An E. Coli Outbreak At a Chain Restaurant: A Case Study on How Easily Legal Liability Can Spread to a Franchisor

In early January 1993, the American public was introduced to a deadly pathogen that has remained in the news ever since: <i>E. Coli</i> O157:H7. Hundreds of people were injured and four children died in what is still referred to as the Jack in the Box outbreak, even though a primary cause of the outbreak was adulterated hamburger patties manufactured and sold to the restaurant chain by one of its longtime suppliers.

19 minute read February 01, 2004 at 03:48 PM
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Denis W. Stearns
An E. Coli Outbreak At a Chain Restaurant: A Case Study on How Easily Legal Liability Can Spread to a Franchisor

In early January 1993, the American public was introduced to a deadly pathogen that has remained in the news ever since: E. Coli O157:H7.

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