Deadly McDonald's bacteria in the US! Cause of the outbreak revealed

US health officials have announced that fresh slivered onions used in McDonald's restaurants are the source of the E. coli outbreak. The CDC stated that these onions were used in Quarter Pounders and other menu items. Due to the outbreak, 90 people have fallen ill, 27 have been hospitalized, and an elderly man in Colorado has died. While the E. coli bacteria causes symptoms such as stomach cramps and diarrhea, complications can develop in some patients.

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Deadly McDonald's bacteria in the US! Cause of the outbreak revealed

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated, "Fresh slivered onions used in McDonald's Quarter Pounders and some other menu items are the likely source of this outbreak."

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It was stated that the onions in question were supplied by Taylor Farms and have been voluntarily recalled by the company.

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REMOVED FROM THE MENU

McDonald's has also removed these onions from its menus.

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In connection with the outbreak, 90 people have fallen ill, 27 have been hospitalized, and an elderly man in Colorado has died due to these burgers, which were temporarily removed from menus at restaurants across 12 US states.

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In a statement on Sunday, McDonald's announced that it would resume sales of the Quarter Pounder after E. coli test results came back negative.