McDonald’s under surveillance: CDC warned of E. coli outbreak
23 october 2024 в 20:37
McDonald’s is under scrutiny after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert on Tuesday. The alert was prompted by nearly 50 reported cases of E. coli—one of the more severe forms of food poisoning—linked to its Quarter Pounders.
In response, McDonald’s proactively removed two ingredients from stores in affected regions: «freshly sliced onions» and «quarter pound beef patties». Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald’s USA, stated in a release: «It is important to note that the majority of states and most menu items are not affected».
The first case was reported on September 27. State health authorities in Colorado notified the CDC of an unusual increase in E. coli cases on October 10, prompting the agency to begin its investigation on October 15.
The CDC noted that recent illnesses may not yet be reported, as it typically takes 3−4 weeks to confirm that an ill person is part of an outbreak.
Currently, 49 people in 10 states have fallen ill, predominantly in Colorado (26 cases) and Nebraska (nine cases), according to the CDC. Other reported cases are in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Ten people have been hospitalized, including a child who developed a kidney disease known as hemolytic uremic syndrome. Unfortunately, one elderly person in Colorado has died.
Symptoms of E. coli typically begin to show 3−4 days after consuming the bacteria and can vary, often including:
Most people recover without treatment within 5−7 days. However, some individuals may develop serious kidney problems, known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and may require hospitalization. If symptoms worsen or serious complications arise, it is important to seek medical help immediately
In response, McDonald’s proactively removed two ingredients from stores in affected regions: «freshly sliced onions» and «quarter pound beef patties». Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald’s USA, stated in a release: «It is important to note that the majority of states and most menu items are not affected».
The first case was reported on September 27. State health authorities in Colorado notified the CDC of an unusual increase in E. coli cases on October 10, prompting the agency to begin its investigation on October 15.
The CDC noted that recent illnesses may not yet be reported, as it typically takes 3−4 weeks to confirm that an ill person is part of an outbreak.
Currently, 49 people in 10 states have fallen ill, predominantly in Colorado (26 cases) and Nebraska (nine cases), according to the CDC. Other reported cases are in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Ten people have been hospitalized, including a child who developed a kidney disease known as hemolytic uremic syndrome. Unfortunately, one elderly person in Colorado has died.
Symptoms of E. coli typically begin to show 3−4 days after consuming the bacteria and can vary, often including:
Most people recover without treatment within 5−7 days. However, some individuals may develop serious kidney problems, known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and may require hospitalization. If symptoms worsen or serious complications arise, it is important to seek medical help immediately
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