E Coli Outbreak in America: A new type of virus has spread in America. The name of this virus is E. Coli Virus which has spread in 10 states of America due to the consumption of McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Hamburger. This information was given by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday. It has been reported that most of its cases have been reported in Colorado and Nebraska.
What did CDC say in this matter
According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so far one person has died due to this virus. Dozens are also hospitalized. Giving information, CDC said that it has not been confirmed that the ingredients used in making McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger are responsible for the spread of this virus. But investigators are investigating the onions and beef used in it.
Let us tell you that O157:H7 strain of E. coli can cause serious disease. In 1993, four children died due to the same virus after eating undercooked hamburger at a Jack in the Box restaurant. At the same time, a decline of 6 percent has been recorded in the shares of McDonald’s, the world’s largest food chain.
McDonald’s Chief Supply Officer said
Cesar Pina, chief supply chain officer for North America at McDonald’s, said in a statement that according to initial investigations, the cause of the illness may be linked to the onions used in Quarter Pounder hamburgers. Which was sent to three distribution centers through a single supplier.
McDonald’s removes Quarter Pounder hamburger
Let us tell you that after one death and dozens falling ill due to E. Coli virus, McDonald’s has said in a statement that it is removing the Quarter Pounder from the affected areas including Colorado, Kansas, Utah and Wyoming.
What are the symptoms of E. coli virus?
Talking about the symptoms of E. coli virus, according to the Public Health Department of Colorado, it includes symptoms like extreme stomach pain, diarrhea and vomiting. At the same time, the person affected by it starts falling ill within three to four days.
