December 5, 2024

Deadly McDonald’s Onions E. coli Outbreak Ends With 104 Sick

The deadly McDonald's onions E. coli O157H7 outbreak has ended with 104 sick in 14 states, according to the CDC. Thirty four people were hospitalized because they were so sick. And one person, who lived in Colorado, has died. The outbreak is over as of December 3, 2024. The case count is: Colorado (30), Iowa (1), Kansas (3), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (19), Nebraska (13), New Mexico (10), Oregon (1), Utah (8), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (6). Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 21, 2024. The patient age range is from 1 to 88 years. Illness onset dates range from September 12, 2o24 to October 21, 2024. Of 98 people who gave information to public health investigators, 34 were hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 35%. Four … [Read more...]

McDonald’s Onions E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Sickens 104

The McDonald's onions E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened at least 104 people, according to the FDA. Thirty-four people have been hospitalized, and four  people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure. One person who lived in Colorado has died. The case count is: Colorado (30), Iowa (1), Kansas (3), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (19), Nebraska (13), New Mexico (10), Oregon (1), Utah (8), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (6). Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 21, 2024. The patient age range is from 1 to 88 years. The FDA, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have collected onion and environmental samples from McDonald's stores, … [Read more...]

Deadly McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Sickens 104 in 14 States

The deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak has now sickened at least 104 people in 14 states, according to the CDC. That's an increase of 14 new patients, seven new hospitalizations, and one new state since the last update was released on October 30 ,2024. The case count by state is: Colorado (30), Iowa (1), Kansas (3), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (19), Nebraska (13), New Mexico (10), Oregon (1), Utah (8), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (6). The new state is North Carolina. Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 21, 2024. The patient age range is from 1 to 88 years. The last reported illness occurred before Taylor Farms recalled the onions on October 22, 2024. Of 98 people who shared information with investigators, 34 have been … [Read more...]

FDA Weighs in on Deadly McDonald’s Onion E. coli Outbreak

The FDA is weighing in on the deadly McDonald's onion E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. This outbreak has sickened at least 90 people in 13 states. Twenty-seven people are hospitalized, two have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and one person has died. The case count by state is: Colorado (29), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (17), Nebraska (12), New Mexico (5), Oregon (1), Utah (7), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (5). Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 16, 2024. The person who died lived in Colorado. The latest illnesses occurred before Taylor Farms recalled the onions. Slivered onions that were served on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers are the likely source of contamination, based … [Read more...]

Deadly McDonald’s Onions E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Sickens 90

The deadly McDonald's onions E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has now sickened at least 90 people in 13 states and hospitalized 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That's an increase of 15 more patients and five new hospitalizations since the last update. The case count is: Colorado (29), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Michigan (2), Missouri (8), Montana (17), Nebraska (12), New Mexico (5), Oregon (1), Utah (7), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (5). Illnesses onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 16, 2024. The person who died lived in Colorado. Of 83 people who gave information to public health officials, 27 have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 33%. The patient age range is from 13 to 88 years. Two people have developed … [Read more...]

Deadly McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Sickens 75; Onions Recalled

The deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak has now sickened at least 75 people in 13 states. That's an increase of 26 more patients in just three days. And Taylor Farms has recalled slivered onions sent to food service operators, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Everyone interviewed continues to report eating at McDonald's before they got sick. The most recent illness started on October 10. The case count by state is: Colorado (26), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Michigan (2), Missouri (4), Montana (13), Nebraska (11), New Mexico (5), Oregon (1), Utah (5), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (4). The states added to the outbreak total are Michigan, New Mexico, and Utah. Illnesses started on September 27, 2024. The patient age range is from 13 to 88 … [Read more...]

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder E. coli Outbreak Sickens 49, Kills 1

A McDonald's Quarter Pounder E. coli Outbreak has sickened at last 49 people in 10 states, has hospitalized 10 of those patients, and has killed one person, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most of the sick people reported eating Quarter Pounder hamburgers from McDonald's. The case count by state is: Colorado (26), Iowa (1), Kansas (1), Missouri (1), Montana (1), Nebraska (9), Oregon (1), Utah (4), Wisconsin (1), and Wyoming (1). Illness onset dates range from September 27, 2024 to October 11, 2024. The patient age range is from 13 to 88. One person has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. And the person who died was an older adult who lived in Colorado; that patient did not have HUS. The hospitalization rate for … [Read more...]

Do Not Eat Frozen Raw Half Shell JBR Oysters From Korea

Do not eat certain frozen raw half shell JJBR oysters from Korea because they are associated with a norovirus outbreak that has sickened people in Utah, according to the FDA. JBR (KR-15-SP) Tongyeong, Republic of Korea (ROK) is recalling frozen half-shell oysters with lot number B231227 because they may be contaminated with norovirus. The recalled oysters were harvested from ROK Designated Area No. 1 on 12/27/2023. They were processed by JBR (KR-15-SP) in Tongyeong, ROK on 12/28/2023 as frozen half-shell oysters, with lot number B231227. These oysters were distributed by Khee Trading, Inc. (Compton, CA), which is also recalling them. On 5/15/2024, JC Foods of Salt Lake City, Utah initiated a voluntary recall of frozen half shell oysters, with lot number B231227, that were … [Read more...]

FDA On End of Raw Farm Raw Cheddar E. coli Outbreak

FDA on end of Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli outbreak states that at least 11 people in five states were sickened. Five people were hospitalized, and two people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. The case count by state is: California (4), Colorado (3), New Jersey (1), Texas (1), and Utah (2). This case count has not changed since the last update was issued by the FDA and CDC on February 28, 2024. Illness onset dates ranged from October 18, 2023 to February 5, 2024. No deaths were reported. Public health officials collected various Raw Farm branded products for testing, and all samples tested negative for E. coli. But epidemiologic evidence shows that Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese is the likely source of this outbreak. Most of the patients … [Read more...]

Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese E. coli Outbreak Ends: 11 Sick

The Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli outbreak has ended with at least 11 people sick in five states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Five people were hospitalized beaus they were so sick. No recall was issued, although the CDC is warning against eating all raw cheese products from this firm. The raw cheddar cheese that sick people may have eaten included original and jalapeño flavors. All sizes of blocks with best by dates through 10/4/2024 and all sizes of shredded cheese packages with best by dates through 5/10/2024 were included in that warning. The patient case count by state is: California (4), Colorado (3), New Jersey (1), Texas (1), and Utah (2). This case count has not changed since the last update was issued on February 28, 2024. … [Read more...]

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