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Utahns affected by E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder

Oct 22, 2024, 3:48 PM | Updated: Oct 23, 2024, 3:07 pm

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SALT LAKE CITY — An outbreak of E. coli, which includes four Utahns, has been linked by the Centers for Disease Control to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

Across 10 states, 49 people have reported the illness to the CDC. Ten of the people reported sick have been hospitalized. One has died. 

The outbreak is currently under investigation. The CDC has told those who ate a Quarter Pounder to look out for severe symptoms of E. coli

Symptoms include a fever over 102°F combined with diarrhea, severe vomiting, and dehydration. The CDC is asking those who experience symptoms to contact their healthcare provider. 

According to the CDC, symptoms usually start three to four days after ingestion of the bacteria. However, most people recover without treatment after five to seven days.

 McDonald’s has pulled ingredients for these burgers, like slivered onions and quarter-pound beef patties, to help identify the cause and prevent further contamination.

The quarter-pound beef patties and the freshly slivered onions are ingredients only used on Quarter Pounders, according to the CDC.

The burger won’t be available for sale in some states.

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Utahns affected by E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder