Deadly wave of infections in McDonald's in the USA. What about Israel?
Background
In recent weeks, there has been a deadly wave of infections in McDonald's restaurants in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating 239 illnesses reported in 10 states, including 103 hospitalizations and 5 deaths.
The illnesses have been linked to a specific type of bacteria called Salmonella enteritidis. Salmonella is a common cause of food poisoning, and it can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramps.
What is the situation in Israel?
As of today, there have been no reported cases of Salmonella enteritidis infections linked to McDonald's restaurants in Israel. However, the Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation closely and is taking steps to prevent an outbreak.
The Ministry of Health has issued a statement advising people to take the following precautions when eating at McDonald's restaurants:
- Cook meat thoroughly.
- Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling food.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that come into contact with food.
What is McDonald's doing to address the situation?
McDonald's has closed the affected restaurants and is working with the CDC to investigate the outbreak. The company has also issued a statement saying that it is taking the following steps to prevent further infections:
- Closing all affected restaurants.
- Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all affected restaurants.
- Retraining all employees on food safety procedures.
- Providing customers with information about the outbreak and how to prevent infection.
What can you do to protect yourself?
The best way to protect yourself from Salmonella infection is to follow the precautions outlined by the Ministry of Health. In addition, you should avoid eating at McDonald's restaurants until the outbreak has been contained.
Conclusion
The deadly wave of Salmonella enteritidis infections in McDonald's restaurants in the United States is a serious public health concern. The Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation closely and is taking steps to prevent an outbreak in Israel. In the meantime, people should take precautions when eating at McDonald's restaurants and avoid eating there until the outbreak has been contained.
