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CDC, FDA say only Cavi brand papayas linked to outbreak; more people sick

By Coral Beach on July 5, 2019

As the patient count continues to increase, officials have narrowed the likely source of a papaya-related Salmonella outbreak to one distributor selling the tropical fruit under the Cavi brand. No recalls have been initiated.

A…
Continue Reading CDC, FDA say only Cavi brand papayas linked to outbreak; more people sick

Questions and controversies over role of Mexican papayas in rare outbreak strain

By Dan Flynn on July 3, 2019

Late this past Friday afternoon, the CDC stepped out to warn many Americans not to eat Mexican-grown papayas out of fear the imported fruit may have Salmonella Uganda contamination.

That warning is proving controversial with…
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CDC warns against papayas from Mexico amidst new outbreak; CSPI says FDA should step up enforcement

By Coral Beach on June 28, 2019

More than 60 people are confirmed sick with Salmonella infections in a multistate outbreak linked to fresh papayas from Mexico, according to a public alert issued this afternoon.

Federal officials are advising that consumers in…
Continue Reading CDC warns against papayas from Mexico amidst new outbreak; CSPI says FDA should step up enforcement

CDC reports Salmonella outbreaks traced to papayas likely over

By News Desk on November 4, 2017

A collection of four Salmonella outbreaks traced to Mexican papayas appears to be over, according to federal officials who report at least 251 people across 25 states were sickened, including two who died.

“Each…
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Papaya Salmonella outbreak slams Hispanic population in U.S.

By News Desk on September 15, 2017

The popularity of fresh papaya in some ethnic cuisine is resulting in a disproportionate number of Hispanics being infected in four ongoing Salmonella outbreaks.

With 235 laboratory confirmed infections as of this week, the Centers…
Continue Reading Papaya Salmonella outbreak slams Hispanic population in U.S.

CDC discovers fourth Salmonella outbreak linked to papayas

By Coral Beach on September 12, 2017

Federal and state officials are investigating another deadly Salmonella outbreak traced to papayas imported from Mexico, but they have not named retailers that sold the contaminated fruit.

At least 14 people across Arizona, California and…
Continue Reading CDC discovers fourth Salmonella outbreak linked to papayas

More papayas with Salmonella; Bravo Produce recalls fruit

By News Desk on September 11, 2017

Editor’s note: Because the Salmonella outbreaks traced to fresh papayas have effected a disproportionate number of Hispanic people, we are providing this link to the FDA’s recall notice in Spanish. Please share it with people …
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Papaya Salmonella cases top 200; more farms implicated

By Coral Beach on September 2, 2017
To view the full-sized map on the CDC’s website, please click on the image.

The victim count in ongoing Salmonella outbreaks traced to papayas from Mexico has topped 200, with U.S.
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Papaya pathogen problems persist

By Phyllis Entis on August 29, 2017

The CDC posted this photo with its outbreak notice, describing maradol papayas as large, oval fruits that weigh 3 or more pounds, with green skins that turn yellow when the fruit…
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Could the ongoing Salmonella outbreak have been prevented?

By Roy Costa, RS, MS (MBA) on August 23, 2017

Outbreaks of Salmonella and other pathogens in fresh produce are unfortunately relatively frequent occurrences. This is true, particularly with imported Mexican papaya.

Neither the Food and Drug Administration nor the Centers for Disease Control have…
Continue Reading Could the ongoing Salmonella outbreak have been prevented?

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