A Distributor of Salmonella Contaminated Papayas Identified

FDA released an update regarding the ongoing Salmonella outbreak associated with papayas.  At this point, the FDA investigation "indicates that Agroson’s LLC of Bronx, New York, is the exclusive distributor of the imported papayas that likely made consumers from this outbreak sick. The papayas are sold under the brand name Cavi. To date, there have been no positive product samples."

With this, FDA lifts the hold on Mexican papayas.  There was no indication in the notice where the NY distributor sourced the papayas.

To date, there have been 71 cases with 27 hospitalizations,  All cases originated in the northeastern section of the US.

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/salmonella-uganda-likely-linked-whole-fresh-papayas-june-2019
Salmonella Uganda Likely Linked to Whole, Fresh Papayas, June 2019
Consumers in all states warned to avoid Cavi brand whole, fresh papayas distributed by Agroson’s LLC
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 71
Hospitalizations: 27
Deaths: 0
Last illness onset: June 16, 2019
States with Cases: CT (14), FL (1), MA (5), NJ (18), NY (27), PA (4), RI (1), TX (1)

July 5, 2019

Papayas Recalled After Tests Positive for Salmonella and New Outbreak

A California produce company is recalling Maradol Papaya after product tested positive for Salmonella.  Testing appears to have been done by FDA. 

This recall comes after a large Salmonella outbreak linked to papaya occurred in August.  This recent recall however, is an example of why it is important to track issues of the same or related product.  it only makes sense that when an outbreak occurs in product, in this case papaya, then the regulatory agencies will be focused on that and similar products.

FDA Recall Notice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm575287.htm
Bravo Produce Inc. Recalls Maradol Papaya from Productores Y Exportadores De Carica Papaya De Tecomán Y Costa Alegre SPR of RL and Packed by Frutas Selectas De Tijuana, S. De R.L. De C.V. Because of Possible Health Risk
For Immediate Release
September 10, 2017

Salmonella Outbreak Associated with Papayas Increase to 141 Cases

The case count for those impacted by the Salmonella outbreak associated with Maradol papayas continues to increase.  As of 8/11/17, infections have been reported in 19 states with a total of 141 cases with 45 hospitalizations and 1 death.

The Maradol papayas originated from the Carica de Campeche farm in Mexico.  FDA has issued warning for 3 brands - Caribeña, Cavi and Valery brands of Maradol papayas.  Recalls were issued for each of the brands ( Caribeña, Cavi, and Valery ).

FDA has issued an import alert.  (Import Alert 99-35)

Several types of Salmonella bacteria have been isolated, including Salmonella Agona, Salmonella Kiambu, Salmonella Gaminara, Salmonella Thompson, and Salmonella Senftenberg.

Posted 8/11/17

CDC Outbreak Notice
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/kiambu-07-17/index.html
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Kiambu and Salmonella Thompson Infections Linked to Imported Maradol Papayas