SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 17 cases of Salmonella Agona in Illinois, which are linked to a multistate outbreak believed to be associated with papayas from Mexico. Of the 17 cases in Illinois, eight hospitalizations have been reported. Cases have been reported in the following areas: Chicago-5, Cook-suburban-4, DuPage-4, Kane-1, Lake-1, Will-1 and Winnebago-1.
