a person has died and dozens are sick following an outbreak of the ‘Escherichia coli’ bacteria related to McDonald’s ‘Quarter Pounder’ hamburgers, which has affected the United States, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The outbreak began at the end of September and has spread to 10 western states. Most of the 49 cases have been concentrated in Colorado and Nebraskaaccording to the health agency. Thus, a dozen people have been hospitalized, including a child with hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious disease that damages the blood vessels of the kidneys.
All affected people They were carriers of the same strain of ‘E. coli’. They also reported having eaten that particular type of hamburger before developing symptoms.
At the moment the authorities They have not identified what the ingredient is that has caused the outbreak, although they have focused on onions and beef, which have been removed from restaurants in the affected states while a more thorough investigation is carried out.
“We have taken steps to proactively remove sliced onions, which are used in ‘Four Pounds’, in some states,” said the fast food chain’s US president, Joe Erlinger. “Food safety is very important to me and everyone at McDonald’s,” he added.
Erlinger has stressed that the majority of the country’s states have not been affected, while adding that in those involved Other menu items are still availableincluding some with beef.
The health authorities, for their part, have recommended that go to the doctor to those who have eaten that specific type of hamburger and developed some of the symptoms of ‘E’ poisoning. coli’, such as diarrhea, fever higher than 38.9º or vomiting.
These signs usually begin three to four days after exposure, and most people recover within five to seven days without treatment. However, some conditions may worsen and require hospitalization.
The actions of the fast food chain They fell more than 8% on Wall Street in post-announcement operations.
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