An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders sold at locations across the United States has sickened at least 90 people, landed 27 in the hospital and caused one death. Cases have been reported in 13 states so far.

Will there be another outbreak of a foodborne illness before the end of the year?

Market criteria:

-Food poisoning linked a restaurant chain needs to sicken at least 25 people in two or more states for this market to resolve YES

-Before January 1st 2025

-Confirmed by major news outlet or government agency

-Food where the illness derives from needs to have been sold at a restaurant chain, supermarkets and wholesalers will not count

-Needs to happen within the United States