Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Kedougou (antigenic formula 1,13,23: i: l,w,) is a serovar of the O:13 (G) group.
Animal Reservoir: Salmonella Kedougou was found on chicken and turkey.
Geographical distribution: Salmonella Jerusalem has been reported in Europe, the United States and Thailand.
Outbreaks:
| Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The United Kingdom | Cooked turkey meat | NA |
| 2006 | Norway | Salami | 54 |
| 2008 | Spain | Infant formula milk | 31 |
| 2020 | Finland | Carrot and zucchini salad | 9 |
Border Rejections:
| Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Finland | Has been isolated from organic rape cake expeller from Italy | NA |
Relevant links:
- https://www.eurosurveillance.org/images/dynamic/EE/V15N22/art19582.pdf
- https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/notification/540407
- https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2020/12/finland-hit-by-two-salmonella-outbreaks-day-care-centers-schools-involved/#more-199804
- https://www.pasteur.fr/sites/default/files/veng_0.pdf
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1060634/salm-livestock-prod-gb20.pdf