E. coli outbreak, including 1 death, linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
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- Oct 23, 2024
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Wisconsin: 1 person
The first illness was reported on Sept. 27. The CDC said many illnesses may not be reported yet as it usually takes a few weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.
The true number of sick people in this outbreak is also likely much higher than the number reported, the CDC said.
The McDonald’s corporate office issued the following statement late Tuesday:
Across the McDonald’s System, serving customers safely in every single restaurant, each and every day, is our top priority and something we’ll never compromise on.
It is why we are taking swift and decisive action following an E. Coli outbreak in certain states. The initial findings from the investigation indicate that a subset of illnesses may be linked to slivered onions used in the Quarter Pounder and sourced by a single supplier that serves three distribution centers. As a result, and in line with our safety protocols, all local restaurants have been instructed to remove this product from their supply and we have paused the distribution of all slivered onions in the impacted area.
Out of an abundance of caution, we are also temporarily removing the Quarter Pounder from restaurants in the impacted area, including Colorado, Kansas, Utah and Wyoming, as well as portions of Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. We take food safety extremely seriously and it’s the right thing to do. Impacted restaurants are receiving a stock recovery notice today and should reach out to their field supply chain manager or distribution center with any questions.
We are working in close partnership with our suppliers to replenish supply for the Quarter Pounder in the coming weeks (timing will vary by local market). In the meantime, all other menu items, including other beef products (including the Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Big Mac, McDouble and the Double Cheeseburger) are unaffected and available. We will continue to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and are committed to providing timely updates as we restore our full menu.
McDonald's North America chief supply chain officer Cesar Piña
Most people infected with E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting.
According to the CDC, symptoms usually start three to four days after swallowing the bacteria. Most people recover without treatment after five to seven days.
The CDC urges anyone with symptoms of an E. coli infection after eating at McDonald’s to contact their doctor and report what they ate.
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