The FDA has issued a Class I risk classification for a large number of recalled onions produced by Taylor Farms.
Onions recalled last month that are linked to a large outbreak of E. coli from McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers have been issued the highest risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration .Taylor Farms issued a recall for thousands of cases of slivered yellow onions on October 22 to McDonald's restaurants and other food service customers in multiple states due to potential E. coli contamination.
'The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for E. coli,' the CDC said in a statement on Wednesday. 'In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.
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