Quarter Pounder lovers in Oklahoma may not be able to get one for awhile while this investigation is going on.

10 States Have E. Coli Outbreak Due to Quarter Pounders at McDonald's

  • Oregon (1)
  • Montana (1)
  • Kansas (1)
  • Missouri (1)
  • Iowa (1)
  • Wisconsin (1)
  • Utah (4)
  • Wyoming (4)
  • Nebraska (9)
  • Colorado (26)

So far those ten states have reported illnesses due to an E. Coli outbreak at McDonald's. The item in question making people sick is the Quarter Pounder. Now Oklahoma has not had anyone affected by this yet, however Oklahoma is joining several other states in pulling the item as a precaution.

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States Pulling Quarter Pounders at Some Restaurants Without Illness

  • Oklahoma
  • Idaho
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico

What is Causing the E. Coli Outbreak at McDonald's?

The investigation is ongoing, however McDonald's said in a statement that an initial investigation found a "subset of illnesses" were tied to the slivered onions from a supplier that serves three of the fast-food giant's distribution centers. The FDA is working to confirm if the onions are the reason for the illness and to see if they have been shipped anywhere else besides McDonald's restaurants.

Quarter Pounders Will Return in the Next Few Weeks

"We are working in close partnership with our suppliers to replenish supply for the Quarter Pounder in the coming weeks (timing will vary by local market)," Cesar Piña, McDonald's North America Chief Supply Chain Officer, said in the statement noting that all other menu items were unaffected by the outbreak.

Dozens Sickened In E. Coli Outbreak Linked To McDonald's Quarter Pounders
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Signs of E. Coli

  • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
    • Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
    • Bloody diarrhea
  • So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
  • Signs of dehydration, such as:
    • Not peeing much
    • Dry mouth and throat
    • Feeling dizzy when standing up

The CDC, FDA, and McDonald's are working together to make sure whatever is causing the E. Coli outbreak is pulled as soon as possible. We will wait and see as the investigation is still ongoing.

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