Background:  Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Kiambu (antigenic formula 1,4,12:z:1,5) is a serovar of the O:4 (B) serogroup. 

Animal reservoir: 

Geographical distribution: This serovar has been found in the U.S., Canada,  papayas imported from Mexico.

Outbreaks: Outbreaks have been associated with S. Kiambu. 

Year
Location
Associated Source
Number of Cases
2017US-multistateMaradol papayas60


Relevant links and references:

  1. https://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm568097.htm
  2. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/kiambu-07-17/index.html
  3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1198743X15010307