Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Sundsvall (antigenic formula [1],6,14,[25]:z:e,n,x) is a serovar of the O:6,14 serogroup. Several produce samples, including Italian squash, baby spinach, tomato, cantaloupe, raw pecan, papaya, chili powder, and pumpkin seed have tested positive for S. Sundsvall.
Animal reservoir: Serovar Sundsvall was found in cattle, pigs, caprine and venomous reptile.
Geographical distribution: Serovar Sundsvall has been found in UK, Germany, Pakistan, India, Africa, North and Central America.
Outbreaks: One outbreak in 2023 has been associated with S. Sundsvall. All clinical isolates belong to the same SNP cluster (PDS000165423.14).
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
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2023 | US-multistate | Cantaloupes | 99 |
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