An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html.
Key points:
- Epidemiologic and traceback information show that fresh, slivered onions are the likely source of illness in this outbreak. As of October 30, 2024:
- 15 new illnesses have been reported, bringing the total to 90.
- Five more people have been hospitalized, bringing the total to 27.
- The most recent illness on-set date is October 16, 2024.
- All new illnesses occurred before McDonald's and Taylor Farms took action to remove onions from food service locations.
- Due to the product actions taken by McDonald's and Taylor Farms, CDC believes the continued risk to the public is very low.
What you should do:
- If you have severe symptoms of E. coli infection, seek healthcare, and tell your provider about what you ate.
- Businesses should not use recalled onions supplied by Taylor Farms.
