What to know about E. coli after McDonald's Quarter Pounder-linked outbreak
The CDC announced that an E. coli outbreak had been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in 10 states, causing at least 49 illnesses, 10 hospitalizations and one death.
The strain of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness in the U.S.
On Oct. 22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that an outbreak of the bacterial infection had sickened at least 49 people in 10 states. One person has died.
While there are many types of harmless E. coli, there are six that can cause diarrhea, including O157:H7, which may have contaminated raw onions used on the burgers, according to federal health officials.
Here’s what to know about staying safe from E. coli.
Escherichia coli is a type of bacteria that spreads in feces and can contaminate food, potentially causing serious infection.
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