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user-7d4d5, last updated by Brad Yang on Mar 15, 2025
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Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar I 4,[5],12:b:- is a serovar of the O:4 serogroup.
NCBI PD link for serovar I 4,[5],12:b:-: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pathogens/isolates/#(taxgroup_name:%22Salmonella%20enterica%22)%20AND%20computed_types:(%22serotype=I%204:b:-%22)
Genetic characteristics:
Animal reservoir:
Geographical distribution:
Human outbreaks:
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
2018 | US-multistate | 61 | |
| 2018 | US-multistate, Canada | Shredded Frozen Coconut2 | 26 |
1 This outbreak was also associated with Salmonella Javiana, Okatie, and Thompson. The case number here applies exclusively to infections caused by Salmonella I 4,[5],12:b:-.
2 This outbreak also involved Salmonella Newport. The case number here applies exclusively to infections caused by Salmonella I 4,[5],12:b:-.
Border rejections: There have been no recent border rejections linked to this serovar.
Recalls:
| Year | Location | Recalled food | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US: multistate | Kratom1 | Other food product / mixed |
1 The recall was prompted by the multistate outbreak described above. The FDA has compiled a full list of recalled kratom products, but it is currently unavailable.
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