As of December 9, eight people from three states were infected with the strain identified in the outbreak, the CDC said. If you do have the product, the CDC says to throw it away, even if some of the salad has already been eaten and nobody got sick. Symptoms of an E. coli infectionSymptoms of an E. coli infection include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, according to the CDC. Investigating the outbreakThe CDC, along with the FDA and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating the outbreak, which also includes illnesses in Canada. Of those who have shared information, 100% reported eating a leafy green before the illness started, and six reported possibly eating a Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit.

Source: CNN December 10, 2019 13:18 UTC