The McDonald’s E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders has expanded: At least 75 people have been sickened in 13 states, the CDC said Friday.
That’s up from the 49 illnesses in 10 states reported Tuesday. Twenty-two people have been hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Two people have developed a dangerous kidney disease complication, and one person has died.RELATED: McDonald's E. coli update: Contaminated onions came from California farm, officials sayColorado has reported more cases than any other state linked to the outbreak. It’s also where the one death occurred.
Other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — have temporarily pulled onions from some menus."As we continue to monitor the recently reported E. coli outbreak, and out of an abundance of caution, we have proactively removed fresh onions from select Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants," Yum Brands said in a statement.
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