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More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants

An update to CDC’s Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has been posted

Severe E. coli outbreak in Mountain West states linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; McDonald's removes suspect ingredients temporarily

A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html

CDC Warns of E. Coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

Ten people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from four states. Four people have been hospitalized and one person developed hemolytic uretic syndrome. This is a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.

CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections – Media Statement

CDC, several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections (STEC O157:H7) in 13 states.

Update: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections – Media Statement

On January 10, 2018, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported that an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections (STEC O157:H7) they had identified was linked to romaine lettuce appears to be over.