The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that at least 75 people were infected with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria after visiting McDonald's bars. One person was killed in Colorado. Infections have been registered in 13 states in the Middle and West of the country.
Of the 75 infected, 22 people were hospitalized after visiting McDonald's bars because of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, the FDA said. They developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to acute kidney failure.
The US Department of Health examined 42 infected people in detail, all of whom claimed to have eaten at McDonald's, and 39 of whom admitted to eating hamburgers.
Most of the cases were reported in Colorado, which accounted for 26 cases. At least 13 people have been sickened in Montana, 11 in Nebraska, five in New Mexico and Utah, four each in Missouri and Wyoming, two each in Michigan and one each in Iowa, Kansas, Oregon, Wisconsin and Washington. Infections were recorded from September 27 to October 11.
People infected with E.coli bacteria ate at McDonald's bars8th.creator / Shutterstock.com.
The onion supplier is recalling the product
The FDA said in a statement that it is “using all available tools to confirm that onions are the cause of the outbreak.” The investigation is ongoing, but “Taylor Farms, a supplier of sliced onions to the affected McDonald's restaurants, has voluntarily recalled the product,” the agency said, specifying that a type of hamburger known in the United States as “Quarter Pounder”. , attracted attention.
At least two complaints have been filed on behalf of people who fell ill, according to AFP. Each is seeking at least $50,000 in damages.
Escherichia coli bacteria causes stomach pain, diarrhea and vomiting, which usually lasts for three to four days. Most people recover without treatment, but some may develop complications.
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