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Wisconsin-based part of the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's
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Wisconsin-based part of the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter-pounder beef patties has sickened at least one Wisconsin resident, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

The agency said at least 49 people have become ill in 10 states, with 10 requiring hospitalization and one dying.

It's unclear what area of ​​the state the person lives in or which McDonald's location had food contaminated with the bacteria. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The CDC said most people report eating the quarter pounder hamburger at McDonald's before getting sick, but it is not yet known which specific food ingredient is contaminated.

McDonald's has stopped using fresh onion slices and quarter-pound beef patties in several states, according to a statement from the fast food giant. Wisconsin was not among those states on Tuesday.

The first reported illness occurred about a month ago and the outbreak largely affected Colorado and surrounding states, but has spread west to Oregon and east to Wisconsin, according to the CDC. The reported death was an older adult and occurred in Colorado, the agency said.

The CDC said it can take three to four weeks to determine whether a sick person is part of an outbreak, and the number of people infected with the bacteria is likely larger than reported because some people were treated for their illness but never stopped E. coli would be tested.

Most people infected with the bacteria experience severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration and high fever. Symptoms usually begin three to four days after ingesting E. coli. Most people recover without treatment in five to seven days. Some people may experience serious kidney problems that require hospitalization.

If you experience symptoms of E. coli after eating a quarter pounder at McDonald's, contact your doctor.

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