Story highlights One death has been reported in the outbreak and 12 hospitalizationsThe first cases of illness began May 17(CNN) Forty-seven people in 12 states have become infected with salmonella believed to be linked to yellow Maradol papayas, federal health officials said Friday. Twelve people have been hospitalized, and one death has been reported, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yellow Maradol papaya is believed to be the cause of a deadly outbreak of salmonella. Symptoms of salmonella begin 12 to 72 hours after a person is infected and include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping. However, those who develop severe diarrhea may need to be hospitalized.

Source: CNN July 21, 2017 21:56 UTC