Outbreak

McDonald’s Hit with Class Action Lawsuit After Multi-State E. coli Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Onions

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DENVER — McDonald’s Corporation is facing legal challenges as multiple states report outbreaks of E. coli linked to its Quarter Pounder burgers, potentially connected to contaminated onions supplied by Taylor Farms. Health authorities, including the CDC, are investigating as dozens fall ill. So far, 90 individuals have contracted E. coli O157:H7 after consuming food items like the iconic burger, known to be associated with severe foodborne illnesses. Among those affected, 27 have been hospitalized, one person has died and two have developed a severe condition known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney … Read more

McDonald’s Faces Legal Battle and Stock Drop as E. Coli Outbreak Triggers Massive Recall and Supplier Lawsuit Speculations

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Greeley, Colo. – A Greeley, Colorado man has initiated a lawsuit against McDonald’s, marking the first legal action in connection to an E. coli outbreak that led to the withdrawal of Quarter Pounders from approximately 20% of the chain’s U.S. restaurants. Eric Stelly’s lawsuit majors on allegations of liability, negligence, and breach of implied warranties after he reportedly fell ill from eating the fast-food chain’s offerings earlier this month. Stelly, who suffered symptoms including nausea, cramps, and bloody stools which prompted him to seek medical assistance, tested positive for E. coli. He was informed by … Read more

Colorado Man Sues McDonald’s Following Hospitalization Due to E. coli, Claims Outbreak Link

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Greeley, Colorado – A resident of Colorado has filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s, alleging negligence following a positive test for E. coli which he claims was contracted after eating at the fast-food giant. This marks the first lawsuit McDonald’s faces since its hamburgers were connected to a wider outbreak that hospitalized some consumers and was linked to at least one death. Eric Stelly reported he became ill with symptoms such as nausea, stomach cramps, dehydration, and bloody stools shortly after consuming a meal from a McDonald’s in Greeley on October 4. Stelly’s condition escalated to … Read more

Victims of Suspected Salmonella Outbreak From Recalled Cucumbers Push for Mass Tort Lawsuit

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Sacramento, CA — As concerns spiral regarding a recent salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers recalled in May, consumers affected by the potential contamination are considering legal action. Discussions about a mass tort lawsuit are surfacing, highlighting the gravity of the food safety incident and the impact on public health. Legal analysts have noted the increase in lawsuits relating to foodborne illness in recent years, demonstrating a rising awareness and lack of tolerance by consumers for food safety lapses. The implicated cucumbers, which were identified as a possible source of the contamination, were distributed across several … Read more