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Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Reading (antigenic formula 1,4,[5],12:f,g:[1,2]) is a serovar of the O:4 (B) serogroup. It has been implicated in foodborne illness, as well as a breast abscess, and a case of osteomyelitis.
NCBI PD link for serovar Reading: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pathogens/isolates/#(taxgroup_name:%22Salmonella%20enterica%22)%20AND%20computed_types:(%22serotype=Reading%22)
Animal reservoir: Poultry and swine are the implicated reservoirs for serovar Reading, and it has been the cause of death in turkey poults.
Geographical distribution: S. Reading has been reported in from countries worldwide including the US, UK, and and Australia.
Outbreaks: Several outbreaks linked to S. Reading have been reported.
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2This outbreak was linked to serovars Reading (30 cases) and Newport (77 cases)
Border rejections:
Year | Exporting country | Importing country | Associated source | Product category |
| 2024 | Germany | Finland | Turkey breast fillet | Poultry meat and poultry meat products |
Recalls:
| Year | Location | Recalled product | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | US-multistate | Turkey products | Poultry meat and poultry meat products |
| 2016 | US-multistate | Alfalfa sprouts | produce |
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