by Aimee Keenan-Greene

Papayas, suspected to have caused 97 reported cases of Salmonella resulting in 10 hospitalizations in 23 states, have been recalled.

The Food and Drug Administration says Agromod Produce, Inc. of McAllen, Texas is recalling all papayas, because of the health risk.

Agromod is recalling all Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious Brand papayas sold prior to July 23, 2011.

Each Blondie Brand papaya can be identified by a blue and orange sticker label with green and white lettering on the fruit that states Blondie 4395 Mexico.

The Yaya Brand Papayas can be identified by a yellow, red, orange, and green label with white, green and red lettering that reads Yaya Premium Papayas Yaya PLU-4395 Mexico.

Each Mañanita Brand Papaya can be identified by a green, yellow and red sticker label that states Mexico Mañanita 4395. The Tastylicious Brand Papayas can be identified by a white and blue sticker with red and white lettering that states 4395 Tastylicious MEXICO.

The fresh, whole papayas were imported from Mexico and distributed nationwide and to Canada through retail stores and wholesalers.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.