E. coli Tragedy: Fatal Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Burgers Affects Over 10 States
An outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s burgers has resulted in one fatality and numerous illnesses across more than ten states, health officials say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with state health authorities to investigate the outbreak, which has raised significant concerns about food safety standards. The source of the contamination has been tentatively linked to hamburgers sold at several McDonald’s locations. Following initial reports of illnesses, the …