Ready-to-eat foods under investigation in four states Elderly, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals at greater risk from Listeria

Foods contaminated with the bacteria can make people sick. Symptoms can be mild and include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. More serious illness can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.

The FDA and NIH announced a joint nutrition research venture to better understand the causes of diet-related chronic disease, with a goal of answering questions about ultraprocessed foods, food additives, and maternal and infant dietary exposures.