A multi-state E-coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter-pounder hamburgers has affected dozens of people and claimed at least one life, as reported by the CDC. E-coli, a bacteria transmitted through contaminated food or water, can cause severe illness in certain groups. The outbreak, across 10 states, has been linked to the E. coli O157 strain. 49 people have developed symptoms. Some have been hospitalized and one person developed a serious condition called HUS. Officials are investigating the source of contamination in the hamburgers. McDonald’s has stopped using certain ingredients in some locations. Public is urged to seek medical help if experiencing E-coli symptoms after consuming the affected hamburgers.
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1 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized From E-Coli Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
