FOUR major fast-food chains have pulled an ingredient from their menu after a deadly E. coli outbreak at McDonald's left dozens sick. Fresh onions were pulled from Burger King , KFC , Pizza Hut , and Taco Bell after authorities said it was the most likely source of the outbreak that left one dead after eating at a Colorado McDonald's .
A further 49 people have fallen ill with 10 hospitalized following the E. coli outbreak which has affected fast- food restaurants in 10 different states. The Center for Disease Control said an infected child is in hospital with a condition that can cause kidney failure.
On Wednesday, Taylor Farms, a McDonald's supplier, recalled several batches of yellow onions produced in a Colorado facility. The US Department of Agriculture said fresh onions are the likely source of the outbreak. READ MORE ON FOOD In response to the death of the McDonald's customer in Colorado, the fast-food giant withdrew Quarter Pounders from its menu in Colorado, Kansas, Utah, and Wyoming.
Restaurants in parts of Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oklahoma have also seen the Quarter Pounded pulled. The first confirmed outbreak case was reported on September 27, but McDonald's said authorities only notified the company of their concerns late last week. Other hamburger items on the menu aren't affected.
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