McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to onions by CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report update confirming that sliced ​​onions were served on it Quarter pounder burgers from McDonald’s “are the likely source” of the recent E. coli outbreak.

With 90 reported cases, including 15 newly identified, the CDC assures the public that it believes the current risk “very low”, follows quick actions taken by McDonald’s and its supplier, Taylor Farms.

The outbreak has resulted in 27 hospitalizations and one death. Although more cases have emerged, according to the CDC, they occurred before onions were removed from food service locations. Most affected individuals reported consuming McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, with its signature sliced ​​onions, before becoming ill.

McDonald’s responded pulled the onions and beef patties from their menus while efforts were made to identify the source of the contamination. The fast food giant has stated that it will offer its Quarter Pounders again – minus the onions.

In addition, Burger King (QSR+0.63%), along with Yum! Pizza Hut, a brand owned (YUM+0.97%), Taco Bell and KFC have done so DELETED chopped onions indefinitely.

The likely culprit is Taylor Farms yellow onions, which have been that way ever since remembered. Foodservice operators have been ordered to stop selling the recalled onions and “destroyany remaining stock. It’s important to note that these onions were distributed exclusively to restaurants, so they are not expected to have reached grocery stores.

While the investigation continues, the CDC urges anyone experiencing symptoms of E. Coli, such as bloody diarrhea, vomiting or dehydration, to contact their healthcare provider.