A high school freshman in Colorado, Kamberlyn Bowler, is hospitalized with kidney failure as a result of E. coli poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders with slivered onions. At least 75 people have been infected across 13 states, with one death reported. Kamberlyn initially experienced fever and stomach pain which progressed to bloody diarrhea leading to her hospitalization. She has been diagnosed with HUS, a rare and severe complication due to E. coli attacking the kidneys. Kamberlyn’s mother, Brittany Randall, highlights the severity of the situation and the uncertainty of her daughter’s recovery.
McDonald’s has removed the onions from its menu items following the outbreak. The distributor of the onions, Taylor Farms, has recalled yellow onions from the Colorado facility. Kamberlyn and Randall plan to sue McDonald’s along with other victims of the outbreak represented by a national food poisoning attorney. The attorney anticipates more cases beyond the reported 75 infections.
McDonald’s has expressed regret over the situation and vowed to make it right for affected customers. They are working to regain trust and address the impact of the outbreak. The experience has been traumatic for Kamberlyn and her family, emphasizing the importance of quick recognition of symptoms and seeking medical attention. The lasting effects of the E. coli infection on Kamberlyn’s health remain uncertain as she receives dialysis treatment in the hospital.
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