The McDonald's Quarter Pounder has been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak across 10 states. The fast-food chain overhauled its famous burger in 2018 — then reported a surge in sales.

PUBLISHED: October 22, 2024 at 6:50 PM EDT Quarter Pounders at certain McDonald’s eateries have been blamed for at least 49 illnesses and one fatality across 10 states amid an outbreak of E. coli.

The McDonald's Quarter Pounder has been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak across 10 states. The fast-food chain overhauled its famous burger in 2018 — then reported a surge in sales.