A high school freshman in Colorado, Kamberlyn Bowler, has been hospitalized due to kidney failure caused by E. coli poisoning. She ate McDonald’s Quarter Pounders before falling ill, with at least 75 people infected in a nationwide outbreak linked to slivered onions served on the Quarter Pounder. Kamberlyn initially experienced fever and stomach pain, which escalated to bloody diarrhea and renal failure. Despite treatment at Children’s Hospital Colorado, she has undergone multiple rounds of dialysis and faces an uncertain recovery. Her mother, Brittany Randall, plans to sue McDonald’s alongside other victims of the outbreak, and they are hopeful for Kamberlyn’s future despite potential long-term kidney damage. While most E. coli cases resolve within a week, a small percentage develop HUS, particularly affecting the very young or old. Despite her previously healthy lifestyle, Kamberlyn is now the face of a growing number of victims seeking justice for their suffering, with their attorney, Ron Simon, anticipating further cases. McDonald’s has expressed regret over the outbreak and promised to make it right for affected customers. The ongoing legal actions aim to identify the source of the contamination and prevent similar incidents in the future. Through this ordeal, Kamberlyn and her family have navigated the uncertainties of a rare and life-threatening illness, with hopes for her recovery and future well-being.
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