CDC investigates E. coli outbreak found in salad kit

(KYMA, KSWT, KECY)- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates an outbreak of E. coli linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said eight people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from three states.

NEW OUTBREAK: CDC and partners are investigating an outbreak of 8 E. coli infections linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits. Read our advice to protect yourself: https://t.co/TgbaKVUcRR pic.twitter.com/pWb1XPaULj

— CDC (@CDCgov) December 10, 2019

Reports said the information collected to date indicates that Fresh Sunflower Crips chopped salad kits are a likely source of this outbreak.

Romaine lettuce is one of the ingredients in the salad kit, but CDC is unsure if this outbreak is related to a current outbreak linked to romaine lettuce in Salinas, Calif.

CDC will provide more information as it becomes available.