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Renato Hohl Orsi, last updated by Brad Yang on Mar 04, 2025
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Background information: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Bareilly (antigenic formula 6,7,14:y:1,5) is a serovar of the O:7 (C1) serogroup. Other than being derived from animal samples described below, serovar Bareilly has also been associated with outbreaks involving bean sprouts in the UK, powdered egg products in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, imported frozen raw yellowfin tuna product in the US, and has been isolated from cucumbers in the US, curry powder, nut, nuts products and seed, fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices from India and herbs and spices from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
NCBI PD link for serovar Bareilly: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pathogens/isolates/#taxgroup_name:(%22Salmonella%20enterica%22)%20AND%20computed_types:(%22serotype=Bareilly%22)
Genetic characteristics:
Animal reservoir: Serovar
Geographical distribution: Serovar Bareilly has been reported worldwide.
Human outbreaks:
| Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | Czech Republic & Slovakia | powdered eggs | 325 |
| 2012 | US: multistate | Imported frozen raw yellowfin tuna | 410 |
| 2010 | United Kingdom | Bean sprouts | 190 |
Border Rejections:
Year | Exporting country | Importing country | Associated source | Product category |
| 2022 | India | Germany | Sesame seeds | Nuts, nut products and seeds |
| 2021 | India | Finland | Frozen green beans | Fruits and vegetables |
Recalls:
| Year | Location | Recalled food | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Finland | Curry powder from India | Herbs and spices |
| 2021 | Slovenia | Turmeric from Bosnia and Herzegovina1 | Herbs and spices |
| 2020 | Poland | Nigella seeds from India2 | Herbs and spices |
1 Salmonella Bareilly and Bacillus cereus (enterotoxin) were both found.
2 Measures including heat treatment and reinforced checking were taken.
Relevant links:
- https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2021/04/spray-dryer-blamed-in-salmonella-outbreak-with-325-sick/
- https://archive.cdc.gov/#/details?url=https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/bareilly-04-12/index.html
- https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/09/sprouts-named-as-cause-for-s-bareilly-outbreak-in-uk/
- https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/notification/540411
- https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/notification/479056
- https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/notification/558108
- https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/notification/513596
- https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/notification/436367