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McDonald’s E Coli Outbreak Declared Over

Federal health agencies closed their investigations into the bacterial outbreak that sickened 104 people and was linked to onions on the fast-food chain’s signature Quarter Pounders.

By Teddy Rosenbluth

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Cucumbers Are Recalled After Salmonella Sickens People in 19 States

At least 68 people have fallen ill in the outbreak believed to be linked to cucumbers sold in the United States and Canada, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

By Aimee Ortiz

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1 Dead and Dozens Ill in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots

The outbreak, which has sickened nearly 40 people, has been tied to multiple brands of recalled organic carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, officials said.

By Johnny Diaz

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McDonald’s Focus on Value Bolsters U.S. Sales

The fast-food giant’s earnings results did not reflect the potential fallout from an E. coli outbreak that the company has moved quickly to contain.

By Danielle Kaye and Julie Creswell