Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Concord (antigenic formula 6,7:l,v:1,2) is a serovar of the O:7 (C1) serogroup. This serovar has been isolated from found animal and produce sources.
Geography: S. Concord has been associated with illnesses in the United States and Ethiopia. Cases among children adopted from Ethiopia have also occurred in Spain, Denmark, and Belgium
Outbreaks: Several outbreaks have been associated with S. Concord.
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
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2018-2019 | US (HI, MI, NY) | Tahini | 6 |
Recalls:
Year | Location | Recalled food | Type |
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2018 | US-multistate | Tahini | RTE Product |
2018 | Canada-multistate | Tahini from Israeli manufacturer, Achdut Ltd | RTE Product |
2015 | US-multistate | Cucumbers | Produce |
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