A harmful E. coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, raising concerns about food safety. One person has died, and 49 others have been sick in ten US states.
The outbreak began on September 27 and continues to be under investigation by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US Agriculture Department, the Food and Drug Administration, and state health officials.
McDonald’s has taken precautionary measures by temporarily halting the production of Quarter Pounder hamburgers in affected states. The Food and Drug Administration is investigating the outbreak and has reportedly identified slivered onions as a potential source of contamination.
The majority of illnesses have been reported in Colorado and Nebraska, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and dehydration. The US food safety attorney Bill Marler, who represented a victim in the Jack in the Box outbreak, warns that more cases may be identified.
As the investigation continues, consumers are advised to be cautious and vigilant about the food they consume. The E. coli outbreak serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety practices.
