An E. coli outbreak has been tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. A report indicates that 49 people in 10 states have been affected, killing one and landing 10 more in the hospital.
Most of the illnesses have been reported in Colorado and Nebraska. Other states affected include Kansas, Utah, Wyoming, and portions of Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oklahoma
E. coli infections include symptoms such as severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever and vomiting. The symptoms typically begin three or four days after exposure. Although most people recover without treatment within a week, others can develop serious kidney problems and require hospitalization, according to the CDC.
In a food safety alert issued Monday the CDC reports that most sick people are reporting eating Quarter Pounder hamburgers from McDonald’s. McDonald’s has pulled ingredients for these burgers, and they won’t be available for sale in some states.
The CDC also noted that information reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests slivered onions may be the source of contamination.