E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, with one death reported in Colorado. Federal health officials confirmed that 10 individuals were hospitalized, with severe complications noted in a child who experienced kidney issues.
Health agencies are investigating the outbreak, which connected to individuals reporting consumption of Quarter Pounder hamburgers. Although specific ingredients remain unidentified, onions and beef are the primary focus of the investigation.
The CDC reported that the burgers may be temporarily unavailable as McDonald's has proactively removed slivered onions and beef patties from stores in affected states to prevent further incidents.
This outbreak unfolds as McDonald's faces financial pressure, having experienced a decline in global same-store sales for the first time in nearly four years, prompting the introduction of a $5 meal deal.
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