The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said an E. coli outbreak is linked to the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder. From September 27 – October 11, the CDC reported 49 cases in 10 states, with 10 hospitalizations and one death.
Most of the illnesses occurred in Colorado (26 cases) and Nebraska (9 cases) after “most” of the sick people reported eating the Quarter Pounder. The one death occurred in Colorado, when an older adult developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure.
Infections were also reported in Iowa, Kansas Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The named states along with Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Oklahoma have temporarily removed the Quarter Pounder from the menu.
Preliminary findings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are focusing on slivered onions on the burgers as the primary source of contamination.
A statement from McDonald’s said, “We take food safety extremely seriously…” and that they are taking “swift and decisive action.”
McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger also said the other beef/burger products aren’t affected because they use a different type of onion products.
By - FZ
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