Colorado Teen Hospitalized After E. Coli Infections Linked to McDonald's

A Colorado mother plans to sue McDonald's after her 15-year-old daughter, Kamberlyn Bowler, was hospitalized with acute kidney failure due to an E. coli infection allegedly contracted from a Quarter Pounder burger. Symptoms began on October 8, worsening over ten days until Kamberlyn was diagnosed with the bacterial infection, which led to severe complications including haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) requiring dialysis. The outbreak has affected 75 people across 13 states, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linking it to McDonald's burgers, particularly those containing tainted onions. The family's lawyer represents additional victims of the outbreak, emphasizing the trust placed in the fast-food chain's food safety practices. As investigations continue, the case raises serious concerns about food safety in the industry.