49 people who ate hamburgers at McDonald's were infected with a deadly bacteria, and sales have been halted.

The United States was shaken by a food scandal involving the international fast-food chain McDonald's. In a statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it was reported that 49 people who consumed McDonald's "Quarter Pounder" hamburgers became ill due to Escherichia coli (E.coli) bacteria, with 10 individuals hospitalized. It was noted that patients stated in interviews that they had eaten at McDonald's and specifically consumed the "Quarter Pounder" before showing symptoms, while it was reported that one person living in Colorado had died.

SUSPICION ON ONION AND BEEF PATTY

In the statement, it was expressed that the food item causing the cases has not yet been definitively identified, but experts suspect chopped onions and beef patties. The CDC announced that McDonald's has temporarily halted the use of these food items in branches located in states where suspicious cases have been reported. Following the scandal, it was noteworthy that McDonald's shares lost approximately 9% of their value.

BLOODY DIARRHEA, VOMITING, AND THROAT DRYNESS...

Officials reminded that symptoms generally begin 3 to 4 days after the bacteria is ingested, and most people recover within a week. They warned individuals showing symptoms such as high fever above 38.8 degrees, diarrhea lasting more than 3 days or bloody diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth and throat, and dizziness when standing to seek medical assistance.

WHAT IS E.COLI BACTERIA?

Normally, E.coli bacteria can be found in the intestinal environment of humans and animals, and some subtypes, such as "Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC)," can cause life-threatening diseases. It is known that E.coli bacteria, which are most commonly transmitted through food, are spread in 85% of cases from undercooked or raw meats, dairy products, and poorly cleaned vegetables and fruits.