E.Coli outbreak connected to McDonald's: Health worries grow as more cases appear.

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There is a bad sickness spreading from McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers. Many people are getting sick and some have even died.

The problem might be onions that were on the burgers. McDonald's got the onions from a company called Taylor Farms.

McDonald's stopped using onions from Taylor Farms. Taylor Farms also took back onions it sent to other places.

The sickness is from a bad germ called E. coli. E. coli can make people very sick, especially kids and older people.

Some people who got sick are suing McDonald's. If you ate a Quarter Pounder recently and feel sick, go to the doctor.

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What is making people sick?

A bad sickness is spreading from McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers.

What might be the cause of the sickness?

The problem might be onions that were on the burgers.

What should you do if you feel sick after eating a Quarter Pounder?

If you feel sick, you should go to the doctor.

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