MCDONALD'S is still investigating the root cause of the horrific E. coli outbreak that left at least one person dead and dozens sick. The fast-food giant abruptly yanked its popular Quarter Pounders from one-fifth of US stores on Tuesday and is now dealing with the fallout.
McDonald's bosses believe the infection came from an onion supplier, but the CEO is still looking at whether beef was contaminated, Bloomberg reported. At least 50 people fell ill after consuming the burgers, and 10 of those were hospitalized for treatment. E.
coli infection causes deadly gastrointestinal effects, including diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and fever. Those with severe cases can develop urinary tract infections, meningitis, or even sepsis, which can prove fatal. read more on mcdonalds The Quarter Pounder infections were mainly found in Colorado, and about nine cases have been identified in neighboring Nebraska.
The first horror case was reported on September 27. McDonald's yanked the menu item from restaurants in a dozen states, and executives are desperately trying to convince consumers that the rest of the menu is safe. Regular hamburgers and cheeseburgers are still being offered, along with all chicken and potato products, CEO Chris Kempczinski confirmed.
Most read in Health E. coli spreads through raw vegetables and uncooked beef, so meat is normally safe from the bacteria. However, Kempczinski said they're still scrutinizing their beef products, which come from multiple suppliers.
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