The bacterial infections caused 12 hospitalizations and one death as of July 21. Affected states include Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Virginia.
“Based on the available evidence, CDC recommends that consumers not eat, restaurants not serve and retailers not sell Maradol papayas from Mexico,” said the CDC. “Further investigation by [the Food and Drug Administration] and regulatory officials is under way to determine the point in the supply chain where the papayas were contaminated. Updates will be provided when more information is available.”
Salmonella infections typically last four to seven days. Symptoms include abdominal cramps, fever and diarrhea.
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