One person has died and dozens have been injured with E. coli infections after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported injuries in numerous states, and it’s unknown if all states have received contaminated ingredients.
CDC investigators have focused on two ingredients: fresh slivered onions and quarter-pounder beef patties. McDonald’s has stopped using these ingredients and has removed Quarter Pounders from the menu in several states while the investigation is ongoing.
According to the CDC, the true number of injured people is likely much higher than the number reported, as many people have recovered without medical care or are not tested for E. coli.
What to do
If you’ve eaten a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder and have E. coli symptoms, please see your healthcare provider immediately. E. coli symptoms include:
Fever higher than 102F
Diarrhea (often bloody) for more than three days, that is not improving
Intense vomiting, so much so that you cannot keep liquids down
Symptoms usually start three to four days after eating infected food. Most people recover without treatment after five to seven days. However, some people may develop serious kidney problems and may need to be hospitalized.
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