Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Oslo (antigenic formula 6,7,14:a:e,n,x) is a serovar of the serogroup O:7 (C1). Strains in this group can be lysogenized by phage 14 (O:6,7 ––> O:6,7,14, former group C4). The Oslo serotype is rare with about 25 cases reported each year in the US.
Animal reservoir: Salmonella Oslo
Geographical distribution: US
Outbreaks:
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
2016 | US, Multistate | Cucumbers | 14 |
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2023 | US, Louisiana | Crawfish | 28 |
Relevant links and references:
- http://www.foodqualitynews.com/Food-Outbreaks/Salmonella-Oslo-outbreak-linked-to-Persian-cucumbers?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=05-Jan-2017&c=p%2FtLw%2B6HDRAJNHjyxdtEIA%3D%3D&p2=
- https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm655051a3.htm
- http://www.serotest-thailand.com/upload/news/download/9-8310-0.pdf
- https://event.fourwaves.com/inform/abstracts/d3671885-2a45-4774-8db4-7e8e800cfc41