McDonalds has reported an E. coli outbreak that has affected almost 50 people across 10 states, including one death. A preliminary investigation by the FDA found that fresh raw onions are the culprit behind the illness. For now, McDonald’s has removed the Quarter Pounder from their menu in the affected states to avoid further contamination. You can find more information about the outbreak on the CDC website here.
What happened?
McDonalds has ceased using fresh onions and quarter-pound patties in some of their stores after it was discovered that their Quarter Pounder sandwich may have been inadvertently contaminated with the bacteria Escherichia coli, more commonly referred to as just E. coli. McDonald’s is working with federal food safety regulators to remove any of the infected ingredients from their stores and figure out how the ingredient was exposed to E. coli in the first place. Representatives for the restaurant say they are searching for a new regional supplier for their fresh onions and have removed the burger from one-fifth of their stores.
What Are the Dangers of E. Coli?
What Should You Do?
If you have consumed the above-mentioned product, pay close attention to your health in the days after consumption. If you begin to feel sick, seek medical attention immediately and speak to a lawyer about your potential legal options. Dreyer Boyajian has handled some of the largest E. coli outbreaks in New York State, including the 1999 Washington County Fair outbreak.
If you have been harmed by a defective product or have suffered any other kind of injury due to the negligence of others, contact the Albany-based personal injury lawyers at Dreyer Boyajian. Our experienced attorneys are always ready to assist you, and ensure you get justice for the harm you have suffered. To schedule a free initial consultation at your convenience, give us a call at 518-463-7784 or contact us online at dreyerboyajian.com.
