November 14th 2024.
According to the latest update from the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, there has been an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning that has affected at least 104 people and resulted in 34 hospitalizations. The outbreak has been linked to onions served on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, causing concern among federal health officials.
So far, cases have been reported in 14 states, with one unfortunate death in Colorado and four individuals developing a potentially life-threatening kidney disease complication. The majority of cases have been reported in Colorado, Montana, and Nebraska, but other states such as New Mexico, Missouri, and Utah have also been affected.
The timeline of the outbreak spans from September 12 to October 21, with at least seven people reporting that they had consumed McDonald's food while traveling. The source of the outbreak has been traced back to slivered onions served on the Quarter Pounders, leading the CDC to issue a recall for onions from Taylor Farms, a produce grower based in California.
Tests conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration found a type of E. coli bacteria in one sample of the onions, but it did not match the strain responsible for the illnesses. As a precaution, McDonald's removed Quarter Pounders from its menus in several states and identified a new supplier for its 900 restaurants that temporarily stopped serving the burgers with onions.
Fortunately, over the past week, those restaurants have resumed serving Quarter Pounders with slivered onions, and FDA officials have stated that there is no longer a food safety concern related to this outbreak at McDonald's restaurants. However, it is worth noting that the type of E. coli bacteria involved in this outbreak is responsible for thousands of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths each year in the US.
Symptoms of E. coli poisoning can occur quickly, typically within a day or two of consuming contaminated food, and may include fever, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, and signs of dehydration. In severe cases, especially in young children under 5, it can lead to serious kidney injury, requiring immediate medical attention.
In light of this outbreak, it is essential to stay informed and take necessary precautions. For the latest updates and notifications, you can download the 9News app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, to stay on top of breaking news, sports, politics, and weather. Let's all stay safe and healthy together.
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