E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: One Dead, Dozens Sick.

One person has died, and dozens have fallen ill due to E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers in 10 states, with Colorado reporting the highest number of cases at 26. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the outbreak, urging consumers to be cautious. Health officials are working to identify the source of the contamination and prevent further infections as those affected seek treatment for their illnesses.