Illnesses From McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Increase To 75

The CDC has confirmed that at least 75 individuals have fallen ill due to an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, an increase from 49 cases reported earlier this week. The outbreak spans 13 states and has resulted in one death. McDonald’s is working with health officials to identify the source, temporarily halting the use of specific ingredients in several states.