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Created by
Brad Yang, last updated on Apr 14, 2025
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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.
Genetic characteristics:
Animal reservoir: Serovar Litchfield .
Geographical distribution: Serovar Litchfield.
Human outbreaks:
| Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US: multistate | Raw salmon | 39 |
| 2019 | Canada | Italian Style mild, dry, cured sausage | 13 |
| 2008 | US: multistate | Cantaloupe | At least 50 |
| 2006 | Australia | Papaya | 26 |
Border rejections: There have been no recent border rejections linked to this serovar.
Recalls:
| Year | Location | Recalled food | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Relevant links:
- https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-seafood-october-2022
- https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2019/outbreak-salmonella-sausages.html
- https://about-salmonella.com/salmonella_outbreaks/cantaloupe-salmonella-litchfield-outbreak
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19517740/