Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Carrau (antigenic formula 6,14,[24]:y:1,7) is a serovar of the O:6,14 (H) serogroup. 

Outbreaks: Salmonella Carrau is a rare Salmonella serotype; outbreaks associated with this serotype have been linked to melons imported into the US.   

Year

Location

Associated source

Number of cases

Number of hospitalizations

2019

US - 9 states

Fresh cut melon

93

23

 

Relevant links and references:

  1. https://www.pasteur.fr/sites/default/files/veng_0.pdf
  2. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/carrau-04-19/index.html