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E. coli Outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
1 year ago •source cdc.gov
United States
An E. coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, with 49 reported cases across 10 states, Colorado 26, Iowa 1, Kansas 1, Missouri 1, Montana 1, Nebraska 9, Oregon 1, Utah 4, Wisconsin 1, Wyoming 4. The outbreak has resulted in 10 hospitalizations and one death.Epidemiologic data show that Quarter Pounder hamburgers served at McDonald’s are contaminated with E. coli and are making people sick.
The majority of those affected reported consuming a Quarter Pounder from McDonald's prior to falling ill. The specific ingredient causing the contamination has not been identified yet. McDonald's has temporarily halted the use of fresh slivered onions and quarter pound beef patties in several states as a precautionary measure.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are currently investigating the situation.
In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html
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They dont cook the quarter pounders ive got a couple pink inside so i dont buy them anymore
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Same last year I got sick twice took a look lil late it was pink
McDonald’s food is nasty!