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McDonalds offers fresh beef patties starting Tuesday

The food giant is launching Quarter Pounders made with fresh beef in about 3,500 restaurants starting Tuesday.
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A McDonald's Big Mac and French Fries are seen in this photo taken August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC.

NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's is offering fresh beef rather than frozen patties in some burgers at thousands of restaurants, a switch it first announced about a year ago as it works to appeal to customers who want fresher foods.

The fast-food giant, which has relied on frozen beef patties since the 1970s, said it's launching Quarter Pounders made with fresh beef in about 3,500 restaurants starting Tuesday.

It'll be available in eight cities, including Atlanta, Miami and Salt Lake City, then roll out to most U.S. McDonald's by May.

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