McDonald’s Quarter Pounders linked to E. Coli outbreak leaves 1 dead: See case map

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McDonald’s Quarter Pounders linked to E. Coli outbreak leaves 1 *****: See case map

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announced Tuesday that multiple public health agencies are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers sold at McDonald’s across 10 states.

The CDC said there have been at least

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across 10 states, with 10 people requiring hospitalization and one ******. The Colorado Department of Public Health

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and was an “older person with underlying conditions.”

The CDC said that the contaminated ingredient had yet to be identified, but McDonald’s said in a

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that an initial investigation found “a subset of illnesses” were tied to the slivered onions from a supplier that serves three of the fast-food giant’s distribution centers.

“FDA is working quickly to confirm that these onions are a source of this outbreak and to determine if these onions were served or sold at other businesses,” the FDA said in its Tuesday update.

Here’s where the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders has left people ill.

E. coli outbreak map

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States with reported E. coli illnesses as of Oct. 22

The CDC reported Tuesday that illnesses had occurred in the following states:

Colorado

Iowa

Kansas

Montana

Missouri

Nebraska

Oregon

Utah

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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A McDonald’s sign in Augusta, Ga., on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

States where Quarter Pounder sales have been suspended

McDonald’s said in a statement that Quarter Pounders have been pulled from restaurants across the following states:

Colorado

Kansas

Utah

Wyoming

It has also been removed in portions of:

Idaho

Iowa

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

Oklahoma

“We are working in close partnership with our suppliers to replenish supply for the Quarter Pounder in the coming weeks (timing will vary by local market),” Cesar Piña, McDonald’s North America Chief Supply Chain Officer, said in the statement noting that all other menu items were unaffected by the outbreak.

What is E. coli? What are the symptoms?

Most Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria reside harmlessly in the intestines of people and animals. But some can cause mild to life-threatening gastrointestinal illnesses if consumed,

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usually spread through food or water contaminated with ******. For instance, food handlers can spread infection when they do not use proper hand washing hygiene after using the restroom. Animals such as cattle may also spread E. coli to food and food crops.

Symptoms of E. coli infection include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often *******), and vomiting, according to the CDC.

The agency recommended seeking immediate medical attention if a McDonald’s customer experiences:

Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F

So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down

Signs of dehydration, such as:

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:

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