The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported a total of 90 cases of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, with the likely source of the outbreak being slivered onions. McDonald’s has removed all affected Quarter Pounders from their restaurants in affected states to mitigate further risk. One person has died and 27 have been hospitalized, with at least two people developing a rare kidney illness. The true number of cases is likely higher, as many people with E. coli infections are never tested. Thirteen states have reported cases, and the FDA has identified the slivered onions from Taylor Farms Colorado Springs as the likely source of contamination. McDonald’s has stopped sourcing onions from the company and will start selling the Quarter Pounder without onions in affected stores. Other restaurant chains in Colorado have also removed onions from their menus as a precaution.
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CDC attributes McDonald’s E. coli infections to slivered onions as cases climb to 90
