CDC says 75 people infected in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s

More illnesses have been reported in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald s, with a total of 75 people infected in 13 states as of Friday, accordin...

More illnesses have been reported in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s, with a total of 75 people infected in 13 states as of Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Most people interviewed by state and local health officials reported eating Quarter Pounder hamburgers from McDonald’s before falling ill. It is not yet known which specific food ingredient is contaminated, but the Food and Drug Administration said this week that slivered onions are a likely source of contamination, citing preliminary information reviewed by the agency.

McDonald’s has stopped using fresh slivered onions and quarter-pound beef patties in several states.

Taylor Farms, the supplier of slivered onions to the affected McDonald’s locations, said it has initiated a voluntary recall of yellow onions from its Colorado facility sent to certain food service customers while the investigation into the source of contamination continues.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the individuals and their families impacted,” Rachel Molatore, Taylor Farms spokeswoman, said in a statement. "All Taylor Farms products in the market today are safe to consume.”