What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak

What does and doesn't kill E. coli? What to know amid multiple outbreaks

E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.

CDC says at least 75 sickened by McDonald's E. coli outbreak

The CDC said 22 people have been hospitalized from the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

Top stories - CBS News - October 25

Illnesses linked to McDonald's E. coli outbreak rise to 75, CDC says

At least 75 people have gotten sick after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to a deadly E. coli strain, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sickened in 13 states

Health - ABC News - October 25

Deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak grows to 13 states: CDC

A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded to at least 75 people in 13 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday. The CDC said 26 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald’s Widens to 75 People in 13 States

Health officials say that recalls of onions — the suspected source of the contamination — would help lessen the risk to consumers. Other major fast-food chains have also stopped offering onions.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders widens

Dozens more people have gotten sick in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. While the source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, other fast food chains are removing raw ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 25

McDonald's E. coli outbreak spreads to 3 new states

According to the CDC, the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has spread to three new states. CBS News Colorado reporter Karen Morfitt has the latest.

Top stories - CBS News - October 25

McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers to return to restaurants affected by E. coli outbreak

The Colorado Department of Agriculture's testing did not detect E. coli in samples of the beef patties taken from McDonald's restaurants in the area.

Business - CNBC - October 28

McDonald's Quarter Pounder back after E. coli outbreak

The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria.

McDonald's executives say E. coli outbreak is 'behind us'

The outbreak isn't expected to have a material impact on McDonald's business, CFO Ian Borden said.

Business - CNBC - October 29

McDonald's faces proposed class action lawsuit over E. coli outbreak

A proposed class action lawsuit against McDonald’s is the latest litigation over the E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food chain’s Quarter Pounders.

E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions

At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E

Health - ABC News - November 14

McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people

Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.

E. coli cases rise to 104 in outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

The E. coli case total has risen to 104 in the outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. Slivered onions still appear to be the most likely source of the contamination.

McDonald’s to Invest $100 Million in E. Coli Outbreak Recovery

Of that, $65 million will go to the McDonald’s franchises hit the hardest.

Business - Inc. - November 16

CDC says 75 people affected in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

It is the latest tally of people affected since the agency announced the outbreak on Tuesday, initially citing 49 cases and one death across 10 states.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Seventy-five infected as cases rise in US E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s

Update by Food and Drug Administration signals escalation in food poisoning outbreak affecting US west and midwest. The US Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that 75 people had now been ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

McDonald's says tests have ruled out beef patties as the source of the E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders

Health - ABC News - October 27

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source

McDonald's says testing has ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E

Health - ABC News - October 27

Testing rules out beef patties as the source of E. coli outbreak, McDonald’s says

McDonald's says testing has ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E

McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef patties not the source of E. coli outbreak, company says

No E. coli was detected in samples of beef patties used in McDonald's Quarter Pounders that have been linked to a deadly outbreak, a company spokesperson said Sunday, citing tests by the Colorado ...

McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef patties not linked to E. coli outbreak, company says

A McDonald's chief supply chain officer provided a food safety update on Sunday.

McDonald’s earnings: Weaker demand, E. coli outbreak in focus — but sales seen at highest in years

As McDonald’s readies its third-quarter earnings report Tuesday, Wall Street is focused on demand from lower-income diners, as well as a recent E. coli outbreak.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E. coli outbreak, as fast-food giant’s earnings beat estimates

McDonald’s is encouraged by signs of progress in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Number of people sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's rises to 90: CDC

The number of cases in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has risen to 90, the CDC said in an update on Wednesday.

CDC says 90 people affected in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

The CDC believes the risk to the public is "very low" due to the actions taken by McDonald's and Taylor Farms to remove slivered onions from affected locations.

Business - CNBC - October 30

McDonald's to invest more than $100 million to speed up recovery after E. coli outbreak

This week, the company completed the return of Quarter Pounder burgers, with slivered onions, to all restaurant menus nationwide.

Business - CNBC - November 15

CDC says 75 people in 13 states have been sickened by E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders as outbreak expands

Health - ABC News - October 25

Onions investigated as source of deadly E. coli outbreak

More fast food chains are removing raw onions from their menus after a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder burgers. The parent company for Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC says ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 25

1 Dead and Dozens Ill in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots

The outbreak has been tied to multiple brands of recalled organic carrots sold by Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Target, Kroger, Food Lion and Publix, among others, officials said.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Onion Identified as McDonald’s E. Coli Culprit

Fast food restaurants are holding onions as the E. coli outbreak likely traces its roots back to the vegetable.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in multiple states

Health officials want you to check your refrigerator for these organic carrots.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Organic carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak. These are the brands impacted.

Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.

Organic carrots recalled in US after deadly E. coli outbreak

One person has died and others are in hospital after eating the carrots, officials say.

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What does and doesn't kill E. coli? What to know amid multiple outbreaks

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At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

Deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak grows to 13 states: CDC

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald’s Widens to 75 People in 13 States

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders widens

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers to return to restaurants affected by E. coli outbreak

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E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions

McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people

E. coli cases rise to 104 in outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

McDonald’s to Invest $100 Million in E. Coli Outbreak Recovery

CDC says 75 people affected in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

Seventy-five infected as cases rise in US E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s

McDonald's says tests have ruled out beef patties as the source of the E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source

Testing rules out beef patties as the source of E. coli outbreak, McDonald’s says

McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef patties not the source of E. coli outbreak, company says

McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef patties not linked to E. coli outbreak, company says

McDonald’s earnings: Weaker demand, E. coli outbreak in focus — but sales seen at highest in years

McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E. coli outbreak, as fast-food giant’s earnings beat estimates

Number of people sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's rises to 90: CDC

CDC says 90 people affected in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

McDonald's to invest more than $100 million to speed up recovery after E. coli outbreak

CDC says 75 people in 13 states have been sickened by E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders as outbreak expands

Onions investigated as source of deadly E. coli outbreak

1 Dead and Dozens Ill in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots

Onion Identified as McDonald’s E. Coli Culprit

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in multiple states

Organic carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak. These are the brands impacted.

Organic carrots recalled in US after deadly E. coli outbreak

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