(AURN News) — The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention reported Friday that the E. coli outbreak connected to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with 75 people now sickened across multiple states, including 22 hospitalizations and one death. Three additional states have been added to the affected areas which now stands at 13, according to the CDC. 

“Taylor Farms, the supplier of slivered onions to the affected McDonald’s locations, has initiated a voluntary recall and has asked customers to stop using some onions while this investigation is ongoing. Food service customers were contacted directly and told to remove onions,” the CDC said.

Despite the outbreak's expansion, officials stated Friday that "due to the product actions taken by both companies, CDC believes the risk to the public is very low." Health officials do advise getting medical attention for severe symptoms including diarrhea, fever above 102 degrees, vomiting, and signs of dehydration. E. coli symptoms typically emerge three to four days after exposure, with most cases resolving without treatment within a week.

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