Tag: health

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

A deadly outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sick in 13 states,...

McDonald's says onions from California-based produce company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with...

McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe

From Boar's Head deli meat and waffles to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, this year's illness outbreaks — some deadly — and food recalls may...

Nevada jury hands $5.2 billion verdict against Vegas company in bottled water liver damage lawsuit

LAS VEGAS -- A jury in Nevada has delivered a $5.2 billion award in the latest large-sum lawsuit against a former Las Vegas-based...

People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, U.S. health officials recommend

NEW YORK -- U.S. health officials on Wednesday recommended that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia...

What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious...