There had been 49 cases reported across 10 states as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the CDC.
Those sickened by E. coli reported eating Quarter Pounders at McDonald's locations before falling ill, the CDC said. It was not yet clear which specific food ingredient may have been contaminated, but investigators were looking into two particular ingredients: fresh cut onions and fresh beef patties.
Among those cases, one person died and 10 people had been hospitalized. Most of the illnesses have been reported in Colorado and Nebraska ; other cases have been reported in Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Wyoming, Utah, Montana and Oregon.
Signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth and throat, feeling dizzy when standing up, and infrequent urinatingSome may develop serious kidney problems and could require hospitalization. Anyone who has eaten a McDonald's Quarter Pounder and has experienced any of the systems should contact their healthcare provider, the CDC said.politics
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, CDC saysThere had been 49 cases reported across 10 states as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the CDC.
Read more »
McDonald's shares fall after CDC says E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter PoundersThe CDC said an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers has led to 10 hospitalizations and one death.
Read more »
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, CDC saysThere had been 49 cases reported across 10 states as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the CDC.
Read more »
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 statesFederal officials say E.
Read more »
McDonald’s Quarter Pounders linked to E. coli outbreak in Western statesAt least 49 people have been sickened, apparently after eating the quarter-pounders.
Read more »
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in multiple statesSara G. Miller is the health editor for NBC News, Health & Medical Unit.
Read more »