Health Department

E. Coli Outbreak Information

Nebraska is one of several states that is part of a national outbreak of E. coli linked to McDonald’s. Currently, there are two cases in Lancaster County.

The Health Department is working closely with state and federal partners on the investigation and continues to monitor the situation closely for additional cases.

If residents are experiencing E. coli symptoms after eating at McDonald’s, the Health Department urges them to contact their health care provider or call the Health Department at 402-441-8053.

Symptoms of E. coli include:

Severe stomach cramps
Diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting
A fever higher than 102 degrees.

Symptoms usually start three to four days after eating contaminated food. Some infections can be severe and lead to life-threatening conditions such as kidney failure.

For more information about E. coli, visit the CDC’s website - About Escherichia coli Infection | E. coli infection | CDC

For the latest on the outbreak and the investigation, go to:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders | E. coli infection | CDC
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders (October 2024) | FDA

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