CDC says slivered onions are ‘likely source’ of McDonald’s E. coli infections

CDC Confirms Onions as Source of McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak; Cases Rise to 90 Nationwide

THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Onions spread on McDonald's Quarter Pounders are the definite source of an outbreak of E. coli illness that's now affected 90 people nationwide, new evidence from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…

McDonald’s E. coli case count grows as FDA investigators identify an ‘onion grower of interest’ in Washington

The Food and Drug Administration said 90 people across 13 states have fallen ill in the outbreak, up from 75 at the end of last week.

US blames onions for McDonald's E. coli outbreak

US health authorities said Wednesday that slivered onions used by McDonald's triggered an E. coli outbreak that sickened 90 people.

Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak in US: CDC

Los Angeles: Fresh, slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders and other menu items from McDonald’s are the likely source of E. coli outbreak in the United States, said the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A total of 90 cases caused by E. coli have been reported across 13 US states as of Wednesday, including 15 new cases, according to the latest CDC data. Among these cases, 27 were hospitalised and one died, reports Xinhua ne…

McDonald’s E. coli case count reaches 90 nationwide, 12 in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Federal officials released an update Wednesday on the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 15 new cases, bringing the total number of people sickened to 90. Five more people have been hospitalized nationwide, for a total of 27. The number of illnesses in Nebraska increased from 11 to 12. That’s...

U.S. blames onions for McDonald's E. coli outbreak

U.S. health authorities said Wednesday that slivered onions used by McDonald's triggered an E. coli outbreak that sickened 90 people.