🚨 Heads up, burger lovers! If you're a fan of McDonald's Quarter Pounders, you might want to read this. Over 100 people have been sickened by an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions served on these popular burgers. 🍔🧅
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 104 cases have been reported across 14 states, with 34 people hospitalized. Sadly, one person in Colorado has passed away, and four individuals have developed serious kidney complications. 💔
The outbreak stretches from Colorado to Wisconsin, affecting folks who enjoyed their McDonald's meal at home or while traveling. 🗺️ Some reported getting sick after grabbing a quick bite on the road. 🚗✈️
The likely culprit? Those tasty slivered onions on the Quarter Pounder. McDonald's has since removed these onions from menus in several states, and they're no longer for sale. 🙅♂️
Taylor Farms, the California-based producer, has recalled the onions potentially linked to the outbreak. While the FDA found a strain of E. coli in onion samples, it didn't match the one causing the illnesses. Officials say the risk to the public remains low, but the investigation continues. 🔎
E. coli isn't something to mess with—it causes about 74,000 infections in the U.S. each year! Symptoms can hit fast, including fever, vomiting, and even bloody diarrhea. 😣 If you've recently enjoyed a Quarter Pounder and feel unwell, especially kiddos under 5, seek medical attention ASAP. 🏥
Stay safe out there, and maybe hold the onions on your next burger adventure! 🍔😉
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E. coli cases reach 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions
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