Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Litchfield (antigenic formula 6,8:l,v:1,2) is a serovar of the O:8 (C2-C3) serogroup. 

Animal reservoir: Serovar Litchfield is found in fish.

Geographical distribution: Serovar Litchfield is found in the United States and Australia.

Outbreaks: Outbreaks have been associated with S. Litchfield. 

YearLocationAssociated SourceNumber of Cases
2006AustraliaPapaya26
2008US-multistateCantaloupeAt least 50
2022US-multistateRaw salmon39


Relevant links and references:

  1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19517740/
  2. https://about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/cantaloupe-salmonella-litchfield-outbreak
  3. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-seafood-october-2022
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