Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Hvittingfoss (antigenic formula 16:b:e,n,x) is a serovar of the O:16 (I) serogroup.  Found in wild and domesticated reptiles and amphibians, and in food-producing mammals, this is a rare serovar, though it has been linked to human foodborne outbreaks.

Animal reservoir: Serovar Hvittingfoss has been recovered from amphibians (both those raised as pets and for food items) and reptiles.

Geographical distribution: S. Hvittingfoss has been reported in Thailand, Nigeria, Australia, Europe and the United States.

Outbreaks: Outbreaks linked to S. Hvittingfoss have been reported.

Year

Location

Associated source

Number of cases

2016

Australia

Rockmelons

97

2010US-ILUnknown97


Relevant links and references:

  1. http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/salmonella-outbreak-fears-over-rockmelon-food-standards-australia-investigates/news-story/52d9d6c642de7c380ecda1c98a94d23a
  2. http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/fpd.2015.2107?src=recsys&
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27359101
  4. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0087933
  5. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/06/salmonella-lawsuit-filed-against-subway/#.V7HMPvkrLIU
  • No labels