McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Tied to E. Coli Outbreak Across 10 States

The golden arches are in hot water. McDonald’s has been linked to an e.coli outbreak that has sickened 49 people and killed one.

Those who fell ill reported eating at McDonald’s beforehand with several mentioning Quarter Pounder hamburgers. These incidents occurred across 10 states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Though no specific ingredient has been named as the official source of the e.coli, investigators believe that slivered onions may be at the root of the issue. As a result, McDonald’s has halted the use of the onions in those areas and some locations have removed the Quarter Pounder from the menu until more information has been gathered.

McDonald’s issued a notice to patrons assuring diners that the restaurant deeply cares about customers and is taking necessary measures to ensure their safety.

 
What to know about e.coli:
The CDC recommends to contact a doctor if you feel the following:

Diarrhea for more than 3 days and a fever of 102 degrees or more
Vomiting to the point you cannot keep liquids down
Have signs of dehydration like dry mouth, dry throat, less urination, or feeling dizzy when standing up
Symptoms may come on 3-4 days after coming in contact with the bacteria. For many people, symptoms will clear within a week without treatment.