Deadly E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald's expands across 13 U.S. states
Washington DC: At least 75 people have fallen ill in 13 states of U.S. following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, with 22 individuals hospitalised and two developing severe kidney complications, according to federal health officials. One death has been reported in Colorado.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified uncooked slivered onions, supplied by Taylor Farms from a Colorado Springs facility, as a possible source of contamination. McDonald's has ceased sourcing onions from this facility and removed Quarter Pounders from menus in affected areas.
Taylor Farms has issued a preemptive recall of yellow onions from the facility and is cooperating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its ongoing investigation. The CDC reports that most cases have emerged in Colorado, while other states, including Montana, Nebraska, and Utah, have also reported illnesses.
McDonald's noted that some cases may be linked to travel, as several affected individuals ate at McDonald's restaurants while visiting other states. The outbreak involves E. coli O157:H7, a strain known to cause severe symptoms and which can be especially dangerous for young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
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Will Champai Soren become a game-changer for BJP in Jharkhand polls?
Ranchi: Champai Soren, a prominent figure in Jharkhand’s statehood movement, is contesting the 2024 assembly elections from Seraikela, a seat he has consistently held since 1991.
However, there is a surprising shift in his political journey this year. Having resigned from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) earlier this year, Soren is now representing the BJP, a move that could significantly impact the electoral dynamics in the state.
Soren’s switiching is seen as a strategic benefit for the saffron party, which has been working to expand its appeal among Jharkhand’s tribal communities, a demographic traditionally aligned with the JMM. His departure from the JMM, led by Shibu Soren and his son Hemant Soren, was fueled by dissatisfaction with the state government’s policies, which he claimed had failed to address tribal concerns.
Also known as "Jharkhand’s Tiger" for his instrumental role in the statehood movement of the 1990s, Champai Soren has respect and influence among tribal voters. His decision to switch the party could be a turning point in the BJP’s efforts to gain a stronger hold in a state where tribal votes often decide the outcome.
