The Truth About McDonald's Burgers That Don't Rot

[longknife]

Kim Bhasin | Oct. 1, 2012, 3:19 PM | 20,787 | @ The Myth About McDonald's Burgers That Don't Rot - Business Insider

A customer asked on McDonald's Canada's fantastic Q&A page why McDonald's burgers don't rot, and the company responded with quite a thorough answer.

It's a common thing folks say about McDonald's burgers. Once in a while, an experiment pops up that shows how a burger — or entire Happy Meal — can remain unchanged for months.

So, what's the truth about the everlasting burgers?

McDonald's burgers do rot — under certain conditions.

Read more: The Myth About McDonald's Burgers That Don't Rot - Business Insider with some other interesting links.

 

[Noomi]

Of course they rot. They will not rot if you keep them in air tight jars, as seen on Morgan Spurlock's film. They will rot if you leave them out in the sun, though.

 

[amrchaos]

I've seen a McDonald Burger turn green once--but rotting happy meals? Can't say I have seen that before.