Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Panama (antigenic formula 1,9,12:l,v:1,5:[R1…]) is a serovar of the O:9 (D1) serogroup. S. Panama is foodborne, but has also been reported in several cases of neonatal meningitis back to the 1960's, in one recent case linked to breast milk.
Animal reservoir: There is no reported animal reservoir for S. Panama at this time.
Geographical distribution: S. Panama has been reported in the US, Europe and Taiwan.
Outbreaks: Outbreaks of S. Panama have been reported:
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
|---|---|---|---|
US-multistate | cantaloupes from Guatemala | 20 |
Recalls: Recalls associated with S. Panama include:
| Year | Location | Recalled Product | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Italy | smoked pork salami | meat/meat products |
Relevant links:
- http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/2011/cantaloupes-6-23-2011.html
- https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/portal/index.cfm?event=notificationDetail&NOTIF_REFERENCE=2016.1349
- http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm248103.htm