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December 5, 2024 at 5:56 PM
McDonald’s USA president talks about contained E. coli outbreak
Joe Erlinger joins “GMA” to discuss the outbreak that sickened more than 100 customers across 14 states and to assure customers their food supply is now safe.
December 5, 2024 at 5:56 PM
December 4, 2024 at 5:48 PM
CDC declares deadly McDonald’s E. coli outbreak over
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders officially over, with 104 reported illnesses across 14 states.
December 4, 2024 at 5:48 PM
December 4, 2024 at 1:57 PM
E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders declared over by CDC
The CDC declared the E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders over after 104 cases across 14 states and at least one death.
December 4, 2024 at 1:57 PM
November 26, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots ahead of Thanksgiving
Grimmway Farms, a company involved in a recent recall of fresh carrots, has confirmed that the produce currently in stores is safe to eat ahead of Thanksgiving.
November 26, 2024 at 9:17 AM
1 month ago
More than 165K pounds of ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled 167,277 pounds of ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to carrots
A deadly E. coli outbreak investigation is ongoing, and a woman is now suing after getting sick eating carrots linked to the outbreak.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Woman who got sick from deadly E. coli breakout in carrots speaks out
Melinda Pratt, 40, is named in the first lawsuit against the makers of the recalled carrots, which have caused at least 39 confirmed cases of E. coli across 18 states.
1 month ago
1 month ago
1 dead after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli: CDC
Dozens of people across 18 states were infected after eating organic whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, according to the CDC.
1 month ago
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
2 months ago
McDonald's rules out beef patties as the source of deadly E. coli outbreak
Currently, 75 people have contracted illnesses in 13 states, with one death reported in Colorado. The Food Safety and Inspection Service tested the ground beef and found no contamination.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Deadly McDonald's E. Coli outbreak sickens at least 75 people in 13 states
A deadly E. Coli outbreak at McDonald's sickened at least 75 people in 13 states, according to the CDC. ABC News' contributor Dr. Alok Patel reports.
2 months ago
2 months ago
E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders rise to 75 across 13 states: CDC
The number of cases in a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has risen to 75, the CDC said on Friday.
2 months ago
2 months ago
McDonald's E. coli outbreak spreads, with at least 74 people sickened
The CDC reported cases in 13 states. Federal regulators are looking at raw slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders as the cause, with McDonald's taking them off the menu in 900 restaurants.
2 months ago
2 months ago
McDonald's says it found source of onions linked E. coli outbreak
The company said it traced the onions to a California supplier, which issued a recall. Other restaurants have taken onions off the menu. The CDC reported 49 cases across 10 states, with one death.
2 months ago
2 months ago
What to know about deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak
At least 49 people have fallen ill and one person has died in an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, the CDC said on Tuesday.
2 months ago
6 months ago
Summer warning for parents amid reports kids sickened from E. coli at Virginia lake
Here's what parents should know about E. coli amid reports of illnesses from visitors of Lake Anna State Park in Virginia.
6 months ago
8 months ago
Ground beef potentially contaminated with E. coli, USDA warns
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a consumer alert on certain ground beef that could possibly be contaminated with E. coli.
8 months ago
1 year ago
Boil water notice lifted for Jackson, Mississippi, after E. coli scare
Residents of Jackson and Flowood, Mississippi, had been advised to boil their water after routine water samples tested positive for E. coli.
1 year ago
2 years ago
USDA issues warning over HelloFresh meat delivered in July
The USDA said customers who bought ground beef sold in HelloFresh meal kits in July should discard it over a possible E. coli contamination.
2 years ago
2 years ago
E. coli outbreak cases rise
Health officials said there are 84 E. coli cases in four states, most associated with lettuce found in Wendy's sandwiches as Wendy's has removed the lettuce from those locations.
2 years ago
2 years ago
E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s worsens: CDC
The illnesses have been reported in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
2 years ago
E. coli outbreak prompts Wendy's to remove romaine lettuce used in sandwiches
Wendy's has removed romaine lettuce used in some of its sandwiches at several locations after a number of people reported getting sick after eating those menu items.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Wendy's serves burgers without lettuce amid E. coli outbreak
Dr. Alok Patel, ABC News contributor and physician at Stanford Children's Health, discusses the symptoms of E. coli infections and how to keep yourself safe.
2 years ago
5 years ago
Over 42,000-pounds of ground beef recalled
Lakeside Refrigerated Services announced that over 42,000-pounds of ground beef in seven products have been recalled due to E. coli concerns.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Over 42,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over E. coli concerns
Lakeside Refrigerated Services has recalled nearly 42,922 pounds of ground beef the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced.
5 years ago
5 years ago
More than 100 people sick from E.coli outbreak in romaine lettuce: FDA
Over 100 people are sick from an E.coli outbreak in romaine lettuce, according to the FDA.
5 years ago
5 years ago
More than 75,000 pounds of salad recalled over E. coli fears amid outbreak
Salad products have been recalled over fears of a potential E. coli contamination.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Salad recalled over E. coli fears
Missa Bay, LLC, a New Jersey company, issued the recall for 97,272 pounds of salad products containing meat or poultry.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Bison meat causes E. coli outbreak: CDC
Twenty-one people in Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have been infected with the E. coli O103 and O121 strains.
5 years ago
5 years ago
New E. Coli warning after toddler's death
Jedidiah King Cabezuela attended the San Diego County Fair Grounds and petting zoo on June 15, and his family said he was in and out of the hospital before his kidneys failed on June 24.
5 years ago
5 years ago
E. coli bacteria found in New York water supply
The Nassau County Department of Health placed a boil water order in effect for the city of Long Beach and provided bottled water for the community.
5 years ago
6 years ago
E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce traced to California farm
There have been 59 reported cases connected to the outbreak.
6 years ago
6 years ago
After romaine lettuce outbreak, here's what you should know about E. coli
Some E. coli strains produce a toxin that can be deadly.
6 years ago
6 years ago
FDA says some romaine lettuce is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak
To help shoppers identify potentially contaminated lettuce, producers are going to start labeling the source of their greens along with a harvest date.
6 years ago
6 years ago
CDC warns: Don't eat romaine lettuce due to E. Coli outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an urgent warning after 32 people were have been infected with E. Coli across 11 states.
6 years ago
6 years ago
CDC warns against eating romaine lettuce after E. Coli outbreak
This is different from a recent multistate E.Coli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce.
6 years ago
6 years ago
CDC warns against eating romaine lettuce after E. coli outbreak
This is different from a recent multistate E.coli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce.
6 years ago
7 years ago
What is E. Coli?
Escherichilia coli, or E. Coli, is a large group of bacteria with multiple strains.
7 years ago
7 years ago
Gorillas at zoo likely died from water contaminated with E. coli
The gorillas' 8-month-old baby, Zahra, is now an orphan.
7 years ago
7 years ago
4 more deaths reported from E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce: CDC
The outbreak killed five and sickened 197 people ill across 35 states, the report said.
7 years ago
7 years ago
1 dead from E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce, CDC says
The CDC is still advising consumers to avoid all romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona, region.
7 years ago
7 years ago
E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce turns deadly
The CDC is still advising consumers to avoid all romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona, region.
7 years ago
7 years ago
53 reported cases of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce: CDC
CDC recommends that romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona be thrown out.
7 years ago
7 years ago
35 reported cases of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce: CDC
CDC recommends that romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona be thrown out.
7 years ago
8 years ago
8 years ago
Federal health officials investigating multi-state E. coli outbreak
Officials are investigating 12 reported cases of E. coli infections.
8 years ago
8 years ago
Beef, Veal, Bison Products Voluntarily Recalled After E. Coli Outbreak
Multi-state E.coli outbreak has sickened at least seven.
8 years ago
8 years ago
Some Betty Crocker Cake Mixes Recalled Over E.Coli Fears
An E. coli outbreak has been linked to specific flour products from General Mills
8 years ago