Mexican papaya has been linked to a salmonella food poisoning in Illinois and several other states. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, 17 people in Illinois have been affected after eating papayas from Mexico tainted with salmonella. This includes eight people who were hospitalized. It's believed that 97 people in 23 states have been affected so far. No deaths have been reported.
An importer of Mexican papayas, Agromod Produce Inc., has already issued the recall of all Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious brand papayas distributed nationwide, reports the Sun-Times. State health officials have urged consumers to throw out or return papayas bearing these brand names.
Salmonella is a bacteria that is found in the intestinal track of all people and animals. Salmonella can become deadly when it is ingested and gets in our foods and causes an infection called salmonellosis. This infection can lead to diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and sometimes even death. Children and the elderly are usually most vulnerable.
Generally, we contract salmonella when we eat food that is tainted with animal feces. Most occurrences of salmonella happen with food of animal origin like beef, poultry, and milk. However, recently, vegetables and salmonella have been linked as has been the case with alfalfa sprouts, cilantro, and bagged salads. The contamination can occur when vegetables and fruit are washed with contaminated water.
If you've suffered illness as a result of consuming contaminated Mexican papaya or other food causing salmonella food poisoning, you should consider talking to a Chicago personal injury attorney. An attorney can help you determine what your legal remedies are in your case.
Related Resources:
- Find a Chicago Personal Injury Attorney (FindLaw)
- Papayas Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk (KKTV)
- Spinach Recall - Overview (FindLaw)
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