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The Food and Drug Administration just alerted consumers of an activeE. colioutbreak investigation impacting 12 states. The source of this outbreak is being linked to a popular McDonald’s sandwich.
The McDonald’s Quarter Pounder has likely been the cause of 75 illnesses, including 22 hospitalizations and 1 death. The sandwich is potentially contaminated withE. colibacteria likely due to the chain’s supplier of slivered onions. A recall on the Taylor Farms raw yellow onions sent to restaurants was just announced due to a potentialE. colicontamination.This specifically impacts McDonald’s locations as well as other restaurant chains partnered with the supplier.
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E. colibacteria can cause serious foodborne illness, withcommon symptomslike stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever. It can be more severe for young children, those age 65 or older and for immunocompromised individuals. While the CDC notes this outbreak as “very low” risk to the public at this time, if you recently ate a Quarter Pounder at McDonald’s and are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately.
EatingWellwill continue to keep you updated on the latest information surrounding this multistate outbreak and connected recall.
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SourcesEatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Outbreak investigation of E. coli O157:H7: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders (October 2024).US Foods.Taylor Farms recall of onions.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.E. colioutbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.
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EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Outbreak investigation of E. coli O157:H7: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders (October 2024).US Foods.Taylor Farms recall of onions.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.E. colioutbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.
EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Outbreak investigation of E. coli O157:H7: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders (October 2024).US Foods.Taylor Farms recall of onions.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.E. colioutbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Outbreak investigation of E. coli O157:H7: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders (October 2024).
US Foods.Taylor Farms recall of onions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.E. colioutbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.
