NEW YORK >> McDonald’s says it’s testing fresh beef at 14 restaurants in Dallas but that it’s too early to say whether fresh beef could replace its frozen patties nationally.

The Oak Brook, Ill., company says the test is limited to its quarter-pounder patties.

“Like all of our tests, this one too is designed to see what works and what doesn’t within our restaurants,” said Lisa McComb, a McDonald’s spokeswoman, in a statement.

McComb said the test began in November and is intended to gauge the “operational experience,” feedback from workers and prices. She said the restaurants are not currently advertising that the beef is fresh, but asking customers for feedback on the taste.

The test comes as McDonald’s Corp. fights to turn around its business, which had suffered slumping sales until recently. The company has said it’s looking at improving its core menu items as a growing number of smaller players tout the quality and freshness of their ingredients.

Calvin Klein photographer pleased with racy campaign

NEW YORK >> The fashion photographer behind Calvin Klein’s racy new ad campaign isn’t bothered by the social media firestorm it has sparked.

London-based photographer Harley Weir tells the Associated Press she’s “really happy” with the response.

The brand posted several of Weir’s photos on Instagram and Twitter last week. The most talked-about shot is an upskirt photo of model Klara Kristin with the tagline, “I flash in #mycalvins.”

While many commenters on social media say they’re offended by the campaign, others say it’s simply risque.

When asked about her thoughts on the reaction, Weir said, “I love it.”