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E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in multiple states
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Marketing Rebels
October 23, 2024
Good Evening, it is Wednesday October 23rd, and we're covering E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, some big investing tips & much more!! First time reading?
American Fact of the Day!
On this date, October 23, 1906, the first major U.S. transcontinental telephone call was successfully completed. Alexander Graham Bell made the call from New York City to his former assistant, Thomas Watson, in San Francisco. This landmark achievement marked a significant step in communications technology and demonstrated the potential for instant long-distance conversations, paving the way for the modern telecommunications landscape we rely on today!
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E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in multiple states
Health officials are currently investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, with at least 49 reported cases across 10 states, including one fatality in Colorado. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has noted that ten individuals have been hospitalized, with one child suffering from a severe kidney condition. The investigation is focusing on potential sources of contamination, particularly slivered onions and the quarter-pound beef patties used in the burgers.
In response to the outbreak, McDonald’s has halted the use of slivered onions and quarter-pound beef patties in several states while cooperating with health authorities. The company indicated that a subset of illnesses might be associated with onions sourced from a single supplier. Although the overall public risk is currently low due to these precautions, CDC officials warn that additional cases could emerge as the investigation continues. Symptoms of E. coli infection typically include high fever, severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, and it may take weeks to fully determine the extent of the outbreak.
Susan Smith is up for parole 30 years after drowning her kids in a South Carolina lake
Susan Smith, who was convicted nearly 30 years ago for drowning her two young sons by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake, is set for a parole hearing next month. Now 53, Smith is serving a life sentence after a jury chose not to impose the death penalty in her 1995 trial. Under South Carolina law, she became eligible for parole after serving 30 years. Her hearing is scheduled for November 20, conducted virtually from prison. However, the likelihood of her release is minimal, as parole in the state is granted only about 8% of the time, especially in high-profile cases like hers, where prosecutors and victims' families oppose her release.
Smith gained international notoriety in 1994 when she initially claimed her sons had been kidnapped, only for investigators to uncover that she had drowned them. Her inconsistent story raised suspicions, and after nine days of searching, she confessed to the crime. Prosecutors revealed that her actions were driven by personal turmoil, including an affair that ended when the wealthy partner left her due to her responsibilities as a mother. Tommy Pope, the lead prosecutor in her case, stated that Smith's behavior in prison suggests a lack of remorse, reinforcing the belief that she should serve her full life sentence as originally intended.
