One Dead as McDonald's Food Poisoning Outbreak Expands to 10 States

Spread to 10 States

McDonald's is battling to contain an E. coli outbreak that has spread to 10 states and caused one death and 27 illnesses.

The initial cases were linked to salads sold at McDonald's restaurants in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.

However, the outbreak has since expanded to include restaurants in Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Symptoms of E. coli infection include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.

Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek urgent medical attention, especially if they have recently eaten McDonald's salad.

McDonald's has responded by removing salads from the menu in the affected states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the outbreak, and McDonald's is cooperating fully with the investigation.

This is not the first time McDonald's has been linked to food poisoning outbreaks.

In 1982, a Salmonella outbreak linked to McDonald's restaurants caused over 20,000 illnesses.

In 1993, an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's led to hundreds of illnesses and several deaths.

These outbreaks highlight the importance of food safety and the need for restaurants to adhere to strict safety protocols.

The McDonald's food poisoning outbreak is a reminder that food safety is paramount.