The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday announced that it is investigating a possible E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s “Quarter Pounders.” At least 49 illnesses have been reported in 10 states — 26 in Colorado.
Food recalls or disease outbreaks involving a major food item are all too common.
The vast majority of contamination from salmonella, listeria and E. coli stems from poor sanitation practices. Everyone along the food chain – producers, distributors and retailers – needs to do better.
Our health depends on it.
More information on this latest outbreak can be found here.