Read the Advice to Consumers,Restaurants, and Retailers >> CDC, and public health and regulatory officials in several states,and the U.
S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Kiambu infections. A total of 47 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Kiambu have been reported from 12 states. Twelve ill people have been hospitalized. One death has been reported from New York City. Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence collected to date indicates that yellow Maradol papayas are a likely source of this multistate outbreak. CDC recommends that consumers not eat, restaurants not serve, and retailers not sell yellow Maradol papayas until we learn more. If you aren't certain if the papaya you bought is a yellow Maradol papaya,you can request the state of purchase. Restaurants and retailers can request their supplier. When in doubt, don't eat, and sell,or serve them and throw them out. Wash and sanitize countertops as well as drawers or shelves in refrigerators where papayas were stored. This investigation is ongoing. CDC will provide updates when more information is available.
Source: cdc.gov