A high school freshman in Colorado, Kamberlyn Bowler, is hospitalized with kidney failure due to E. coli poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. At least 75 people in 13 states have been infected due to slivered onions in the burgers. Kamberlyn, previously healthy, ate these burgers several times before falling ill. She was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. She was diagnosed with HUS, a rare complication of E. coli that can lead to kidney failure. Kamberlyn’s mother has shared that her daughter’s kidneys are showing some signs of functioning again, but the long-term damage is uncertain. They plan to sue McDonald’s, along with others affected by the outbreak. Symptoms of E. coli include stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, with a small percentage developing HUS. McDonald’s has expressed regret and promised to make things right for affected customers. A food poisoning attorney representing Kamberlyn and other victims has received numerous calls and plans to file lawsuits to determine where the breakdown occurred and prevent future outbreaks. The experience has been terrifying for Kamberlyn and her family, who are focused on her recovery and long-term health outcome.
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