What we know about the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak in the US

Written by on October 25, 2024

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At least 75 people across 13 states have been infected after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to a deadly E. coli strain, health authorities announced on Friday.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said 22 people have been admitted to hospital, and one person has died.

Most of the cases of E. coli, a type of bacteria that can cause serious stomach problems, were recorded in western and Midwest states.



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