McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Across 10 States Leaves 50 Ill, 1 Dead—CDC’s Investigation Ramps Up
Tejal Somvanshi
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun a fast-moving outbreak investigation linked to McDonald's signature Quarter Pounder burgers.
As of October 22, 2024, 49 individuals across 10 states have been infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7.
Illnesses of this kind have been noted since September 27 to October 11, with Colorado and Nebraska being the most heavily impacted states and the one death being from Colorado state.
The affected individuals fall into the age range of 13 to 88 years, with a median age of 26. Notably, 63% of those affected are male.
The outbreak has led to 10 hospitalizations due to severe complications, and tragically, one older adult in Colorado has passed away.
Symptoms of E. coli infection include severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and fever and residents are advised to immediately seek medical help if experiencing symptoms.
Ron Simon & Associates has already filed the first E. coli lawsuit against McDonald's on behalf of Colorado resident Eric Stelly.
Preliminary information from the FDA points to the slivered onions or beef patties on the Quarter Pounder burgers as the likely culprit for the outbreak.
McDonald's has responded immediately to the news of the outbreak and has removed these ingredients from restaurants across the nation.