June 5, 2002
Source: CNN/Money
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On June 5, 2002, CNN/Money reported that "McDonald's Corp. said it would pay $10 million to Hindu, vegetarian and other groups more than a year after a Seattle lawyer sued the fast-food chain, alleging it failed to disclose the use of beef flavoring in its French fries."