Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Amsterdam (antigenic formula 3,{10}{15}{15,34}:g,m,s:–) is a serovar of the O:3,10 (E1) serogroup.
Animal reservoir: Serovar Amsterdam is found in rats.
Geographical distribution: Serovar Amsterdam has been found in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
Outbreaks: Outbreaks of S. Amsterdam have been reported.
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
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2019 | Europe | Sesame-based products | 121* |
* Six different serotypes including Salmonella Amsterdam, Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, Salmonella Kintambo, Salmonella Orion and Salmonella Senftenberg are associated with the outbreak
Border Rejections:
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
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2022 | Germany | Halva with pistachios from Syria | NA |
2023 | Norway | Halvah from Syria | NA |
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