More than 100 people were poisoned Mexican papaya.
In 16 States more than a hundred people poisoned papaya imported from Mexico. Ill more than 100 people, 35 were hospitalized, one person in new York died. The fruit discovered the bacteria Salmonella.
“The American center for disease control (CDC) reports that Maradol papaya, which is imported from Mexico, is the “potential pathogen”, the report said.
They believe that the distribution of infected fruit began with one farm in Campeche in Mexico that sells papaya under the brand names Caribena, Cavi and Valery in the United States. Because of the epidemic of the party of these brands will be withdrawn from sale.
But the CDC insists and encourages the public and restaurants to discard any of papaya Maradol from Mexico during the investigation.
“If in doubt, do not eat, do not sell, do not submit them to the table, and throw away”, – reported in the CDC.
Cases of infection were recorded in may, but prior to July 21, there were 47, and in three weeks the number of cases has increased more than doubled – up 109.
Most reported infections were in the States of new York and new Jersey.
Among the affected States: Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
It should be noted, bacteria Salmonella may cause symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever.
Usually the infection goes away for a week, and most patients do not need treatment. But if the case is serious, need treatment with antibiotics and hospitalization. The risk of Salmonella infection, usually associated with animals and such products as, for example eggs, milk and meat.
However, fruits and vegetables can also be pathogens if grown on farms where animals are unable to contact them.
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