McDonald's Japan announced on the 1st that it is suspending sales of some hamburgers at all 91 of its locations in Hokkaido through the 2nd, after some beef patties delivered to stores in the prefecture were found possibly failing to meet the company's quality standards. The affected items include 10 varieties such as the Cheeseburger, Big Mac, and Tsukimi Burger. The company is working to secure alternative inventory and expects to resume sales on the 3rd.
McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.Beef patties failing quality standards force suspension of burger sales at all 91 Hokkaido locations.