A deadly outbreak of E. Coli poisoning tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sick in 13 states, federal health officials said Friday. Twenty-two people have been hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Two people developed a dangerous kidney disease complication, and one person died. No source of the outbreak has been identified, officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. But investigators have focused on slivered onions used on the burgers, as well as beef patties.
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. Dozens of people in 13 states have reported becoming sick with E. coli and health officials have linked the outbreak to Quarter Pounder hamburgers from McDonald’s restaurants.
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McDonald’s officials have said that a California-based produce grower, Taylor Farms, supplied yellow onions that have been recalled for possible E. coli contamination. McDonald’s pulled the burger from menus in several states on Tuesday when the outbreak was announced.
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Incident Number
1-240812-0301
Alert Type
Public Safety Alert
Incident Type
Earthquake
Incident Occurred
August 12, 2024
Alert Posted
August 16, 2024
Location
United States
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