Deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak

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An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has now affected at least 75 individuals across 13 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

On Friday, the CDC reported an additional 26 cases in three new states, all of which involve individuals who dined at McDonald’s before falling ill. The outbreak was first identified on October 10.

So far, 22 people have been hospitalized, with two developing severe conditions that could lead to kidney failure. One death, involving an older adult in Colorado, has been confirmed.

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The affected states include Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

While no definitive source of contamination has been established, early investigations suggest that slivered onions used on the burgers, along with the burger patties themselves, may be the culprits.

In response to the outbreak, McDonald’s has temporarily halted the sale of Quarter Pounders in the impacted states as the investigation continues.

The company has indicated that the onions were supplied by Taylor Farms, a produce grower based in California.

The CDC stated that McDonald’s is voluntarily recalling certain onions distributed to food service operators and has advised customers to refrain from using specific batches of onions during the ongoing investigation. Food service operators have been directly contacted to ensure they remove these onions from their inventory.

The CDC believes that, due to the proactive measures taken by both McDonald’s and Taylor Farms, the public risk remains very low.