McDonald’s E Coli bacteria has hospitalised nearly 50 people and led to death of a person as well. Here is what you need to know about this bacterial infection.
McDonald’s related e coli outbreak has grappled the states in USA. Several people have been hospitalized and one person also died after contracting the infection. E Coli is a bacterial infection that affects the stomach, gut processes and can turn fatal in extreme cases. One may be exposed to Escherichia coli (E Coli) via contaminated food and water. In the latest outbreak, McDonald’s onions are in question. The food outlet has recalled ‘Quarter Pounders’ a variety they serve, from the menu as it may be suspected as the source.
All about E Coli infection
E coli is a bacteria that is usually present in the intestines of healthy humans and animals. Sometimes, it may also aid in the process of gut health. However, certain strains can lead to infection.
- Stomach infection
- Bloody Diarrhoea
- Stomach Cramps
- Fever
- Nausea
The symptoms start to appear few days after the bacteria has infected the stomach of the urinary tract. For treatment, medically prescribed and consulted antibiotics are given by doctors.
What is the E.Coli outbreak related to McDonald’s burgers?
McDonald’s pulled Quarter Pounders from one-fifth of its U.S. stores Tuesday as a result of the outbreak, which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said had sickened at least 49 people in 10 states. One person died and 10 were hospitalized, according to the CDC, reported the Associated Press.
A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggested fresh slivered onions that are served raw on Quarter Pounder hamburgers were a likely source of the contamination. McDonald’s also serves raw, slivered onions on one of its breakfast sandwiches, but that sandwich isn’t available at the impacted stores. Other burgers, like the Big Mac, use diced, cooked onions.
McDonald’s said it was searching for a new regional supplier for fresh onions. In the meantime, Quarter Pounders were removed from menus in Colorado, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming, and portions of Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.