TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Burger King Corp. says it’s taking measures to improve food safety after Washington health inspectors found hamburger patties at some restaurants were undercooked.
The company said Wednesday it’s inspecting its systems on the West Coast to determine what changes need to be made.
No illnesses have been reported.
The state Health Department sent Burger King a letter on Sept. 1 calling undercooked patties a disturbing trend, with violations at fast-food restaurants in seven counties — King, Pierce, Kitsap, Whatcom, Grays Harbor, Adams and Benton.
Most of the undercooking was due to problems with a flame broiler and employees failing to discard undercooked patties.
