FDA, CDC Investigating Outbreak of Listeria Monocytogenes Infections Connected to Recalled Fresh Express Salads

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a multistate outbreak of listeria monocytogenes infections connected to Fresh Express salads, the agency announced on Dec. 21. Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne illness that can cause short-term symptoms like high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, as per the CDC. While it is generally rare and causes a mild infecti...