@providencenews: “Fast-moving outbreak investigation”: The CDC says McDonald’s quarter-pounders are linked to an E. coli outbreak. The outbreak is affecting 10 states so far, with most illnesses in Nebraska and Colorado. The CDC says there have been 49 illnesses, 10 hospitalizations and one death reported as of Tuesday evening. The CDC says they are working with McDonald’s to identify the specific contaminated ingredient and that McDonald’s has pulled the quarter-pounder ingredients, including fresh slivered onions and quarter-pound beef patties, in some states. #cdc #mcdonalds #quarterpounder #ecoli #outbreak #centersfordiseasecontrolandprevention