E. coli outbreak: deadly contamination in McDonald's burgers

E. coli outbreak: deadly contamination in McDonald's burgers

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a group of bacteria that can cause infections in your gut (GI tract), urinary tract, and other parts of your body. Most types of E. coli are harmless, causing only mild symptoms. However, certain types can cause an intestinal infection, which can lead to severe, potentially life-threatening complications.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert on October 22 linking an E. coli outbreak to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. At least 49 cases have been reported across 10 states, including the death of an older person. Ten people have been hospitalized, including a child who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious complication of E. coli infection. Most of the cases are concentrated in Colorado and Nebraska.

The CDC says the outbreak may extend beyond those states. As for what caused the outbreak, the agency believes that slivered onions from a single supplier are the likely source of contamination. McDonald's has stopped using the onions and quarter-pound beef patties in several states while the investigation continues.

But what causes the infection, and how can you prevent it? To learn more about E. coli infection, click on and check out the following slides.

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