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U.S. Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Papayas From Mexico

U.S. health officials say consumers should avoid a variety of papaya from Mexico linked to a salmonella outbreak that has been blamed for the death of a person in New York City and for sickening 46 others in 12 states. …

Texas Co., Recalls Fruit Medley Due to Salmonella Concern

A Houston producer of fresh-cut fruit products has ordered a recall because of fear that the imported Mexican papaya contained in the products could be contaminated with salmonella. GHSW LLC obtained the papaya from Agromod Produce Inc. of McAllen. The …

17 Illnesses in Illinois Linked to Recalled Papaya

Health officials say 17 food-poisoning cases in Illinois have been linked to possibly tainted papayas from Mexico. The Illinois Department of Public Health says hospitalization was required in eight of the 17 cases. The Illinois cases are part of a …