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What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak

  • An outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has made about 50 people sick, resulting in one death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • The likely source of the outbreak is raw slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders, as suggested by a preliminary investigation.
  • The outbreak is caused by E. Coli O157:H7, which produces a toxin leading to serious illness and can cause dangerous symptoms.
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