Are Your Papayas Safe?

Agromod Produce Issues a Nationwide Papaya Recall

Yesterday, Agromod Produce Inc., which is located in McAllen, TX, issued a nationwide recall on papayas after confirmed cases of Salmonella Agona were linked to their produce. One such case involved a 72-year-old California resident who was hospitalized for three days at Eisenhower Hospital in Rancho Mirage, California after consuming a contaminated papaya. Her blood work tested positive for Salmonella Agona. Since then, there have been 97 confirmed cases of Salmonella Agona-all of which match the samples taken from Agromod papayas.

Affected Areas

The 97 victims span 23 states including: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada (1), New Jersey (1), New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Agromod Produce, Inc has recalled the following brands of papayas produced after January 1st of this year: Yaya, Mananita, Tastylicious, and Blondie. If you've consumed a contaminated papaya, it's advisable that you seek medical attention to be tested for Salmonella Agona. They will be able to treat you should you fall ill.

Seeking Legal Counsel

If you tested positive for Salmonella Agona, you may be entitled to receive just compensation from Agromod Produce, Inc. The best way to know if you have a good case is to speak with an experienced attorney. They will be able to advise you on the case and help you seek a jury award or an out of court settlement. Many attorneys work on contingency meaning they only get paid should you win the lawsuit. If you've suffered at the hands of Agromod Produce, Inc, don't hesitate to seek legal counsel as you may have a limited time to file a claim.