Hamburger disease is a type of food poisoning caused by bacteria.
You can get hamburger disease by eating foods that have the bacteria. Most people who are infected recover completely in seven to ten days. Medical treatment may include blood transfusions, kidney dialysis or even kidney transplants. Hamburger disease has led to death in some cases. If you have hamburger disease, you may feel nauseated, have diarrhea, stomach cramps and a mild fever.