thread: could I get listeria from a Mcdonalds cheeseburger?

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    Feb 2006
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    Not sure if this is an urban myth, but apparently some children kept a cheeseburger in their class for 6 months as an experiment. 6 months later it still looked as good as new! Even if that is a falsey, I am sure there is some truth to the amount of sugars, salts and fats that act act preservatives, not to mention the chemical preservatives as well. I have never heard of anyone getting listeria, or even food poisoning for that matter, from a Maccas Cheeseburger. They are cooked fresh right then. I ate them all throughout my last pg and this one, and am fine. I just did what you did, made sure they make it fresh Don't stress hun, you will be fine.

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    Jan 2006
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    It's true Dragonbub. Those things do not decompose. Very scary.

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    Feb 2005
    Sydney
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    I dont see how as they make the burgers now to order. However like the girls say I wouldnt touch the milkshakes or Sundaes

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    Dec 2007
    Victoria
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    Just wanted to point out the semantic but important difference between "making" something to order and "cooking" something to order. It is this difference which allows McD's to make the claim your burger is fresh MADE to order. They do not cook the meat while you wait. It is pre-cooked. The burger is simply assembled (made) while you wait.