Deadly E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders Spreads Across 13 States
A recent outbreak of E. coli infections has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, affecting 90 people across 13 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 27 hospitalizations and one death in Colorado.
Investigation Ongoing
The CDC first announced the outbreak on October 22 and has been investigating the source of the spread. Fresh slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders and other menu items at McDonald’s are believed to be the likely source of the outbreak.
Risk to Public Considered Low
Thanks to efforts from McDonald’s and Taylor Farms, which supplied onions to the affected region, the risk to the public is considered very low. The CDC believes that the likelihood of contaminated onions still being available for sale is low.
Quarter Pounder Sales Impacted
The outbreak has led to a temporary removal of Quarter Pounders from McDonald’s menus in affected areas. However, the fast-food giant plans to reintroduce the menu item to roughly 3,000 locations this week. Around 900 of those locations will serve the Quarter Pounder without slivered onions for the foreseeable future.
Affected Regions
The change will impact restaurants in Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming, and parts of Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Utah.
CDC Continues to Investigate
The CDC and other health authorities continue to examine the source of the outbreak. As the investigation unfolds, more information will become available.
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