Typhoid Fever Outbreak Associated with Goya Frozen Mamey Fruit Pulp
Salmonella Typhi is the bacterium that causes typhoid fever. The investigation by CDC and state public health officials in California and Nevada has found four confirmed cases in Clark County, Nevada, three confirmed illnesses in California and two additional California cases listed as "probable.''Mamey, also called “zapote” or “sapote,” is a tropical fruit grown primarily in Central and South America. Five of the seven Typhoid Fever patients interviewed by investigators reported consuming frozen mamey fruit pulp in a milkshake or smoothie, also called a “batido” or “licuado.”
Upon further investigation, it was found that 4 of 5 ill persons consumed Goya brand frozen mamey fruit pulp, the CDC reported. "These results suggest that eating frozen mamey fruit pulp is a likely source of these illnesses,'' the agency said.
One day prior to the outbreak announcement from CDC, Goya Foods Inc. of Seacaucus, New Jersey, recalled its 14 ounce packages of Frozen Mamey Pulp, due to a potential health risk from Salmonella.
The recalled Goya brand Mamey Pulp was distributed in the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, OR, TX, UT, and WA through retail stores. The product comes in a 14 ounce plastic package and is not marked with a lot number or expiration date. The UPC is 041331090803.
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