This episode discusses the events of an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers in October 2024. The outbreak affected at least 49 people across ten US states and led to one fatality, highlighting the severe consequences of foodborne illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert, and McDonald's removed certain ingredients from its menu in affected states. Investigations are underway to determine the source of contamination, and authorities are urging consumers to practice food safety and seek medical attention if they experience symptoms. The outbreak has also had a significant impact on McDonald's stock prices, reflecting concerns about food safety at fast-food chains. This episode was brought to you by podcastworld.io. An AI-powered search engine for podcasts that lets you find podcast episodes by asking questions, not just searching titles. Here's more that you can do: Get answers from millions of podcast conversations Listen to exact audio segments that answer your queries Chat directly with your favorite podcasts and experts Access summaries and transcripts for free