Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Bovismorbificans (antigenic formula 6,8,20:r[i,]:1,5) is a serovar of the O:8 serogroup. The prevalence of this serovar is generally low. For example, annually between three and fourteen cases of S. serovar Bovismorbificans occur in the Netherlands.
Animal reservoir: S. Bovismorbificans has been found in cattle and chicken.
Geographical distribution: S. Bovismorbificans has been found in New Zealand, U.S., and Europe.
Outbreaks:
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
2016 | Netherlands, Belgium and France | Uncooked ham products | 63 (54 Dutch, 7 Belgian, 2 French cases) |
2011 | USA - DC, Maryland, Virginia, Michigan | Tahini | 9 |
Border Rejections:
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
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2023 | Estonia | Chilled chicken legs with back bone from Latvia | NA |
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