Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Derby (antigenic formula 1,4,[5],12:f,g:[1,2]) is a serovar of the O:4 (B) serogroup. S. Derby is a common serotype in raw pork in China (particularly Luohe, in Henan province).
Animal reservoir: The most common reservoir for serovar Derby is swine.
Geographical distribution: S. Derby is found in Europe and China.
Outbreaks: Outbreaks linked to S. Derby have been reported; in most of these outbreaks, the associated food was raw pork.
| Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
|---|---|---|---|
Recalls: Food recalls linked to S. Derby are reported below:
| Year | Location | Recalled product | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Dried pig ears from Belgium | pet food |
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