Grande Produce is finally issuing a "voluntary recall of a limited quantity" of Papaya Maradol with the brand name Caribeña. These fruits are linked to a deadly Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 47 people in 12 states. One person in New York has died. However, the CDC and FDA are advising consumers to avoid all types of Maradol papayas from Mexico, since some of the ill persons in this outbreak live in states where Grande Produce does not do business. The papayas under this recall were distributed between July 10 and July 19, 2017. The only papaya subject to this recall have a Caribeña brand label. The company has stopped importing papayas from the grower and is working with the FDA and other agencies. Environmental testing conducted by Grande Produce of its … [Read more...]
Deadly Papaya Salmonella Outbreak: FDA Says Grande Produce Initiated Recall
The ongoing deadly Salmonella outbreak linked to Maradol papayas has been updated by the FDA. Yesterday, the agency said that Grande Produce, which distributes the fruit, told them that they issued a "limited recall" of their Caribeña brand Maradol papayas distributed nationwide from July 7 - July 18, 2017. That company is located in San Juan, Texas. As of July 25, 2017, Grande Produce has not issued a press release to tell consumers. The FDA is now advising consumers to avoid all Caribeña brand Maradol papayas. These papayas can be green before they ripen and turn yellow. Do not eat Caribeña brand papayas regardless of their color. However, the FDA also said that there are illnesses in states where Grande Produce did not distribute papayas. That means that there are likely other … [Read more...]
FDA Comments on Deadly Papaya Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the deadly Salmonella outbreak linked to Maradol papayas. Samples taken from this variety of fruit have teated positive for the outbreak strains of Salmonella Kimbu and Salmonella Thompson found in ill persons. Maradol papayas are green before they ripen and turn yellow. Do not eat Caribeña brand papayas regardless of the color. If you have these papayas in your home, throw them away in a sealed package immediately. At this time, Caribeña brand papayas from Mexico have been identified as a brand linked to these illnesses, but the CDC is advising consumers not to eat any Maradol papayas. Additional brands that may be associated with this outbreak will be announced as government officials identify them. The CDC reports that 47 people in 12 states have been … [Read more...]
