Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Lomalinda is represented by the antigenic formula IX, XII: a-e, n,x.
NCBI PD Serovar Link for serovar Lomalinda: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pathogens/isolates/#(taxgroup_name:%22Salmonella%20enterica%22)%20AND%20computed_types:(%22serotype=Lomalinda%22)
Geographical distribution: Serovar Lomalinda has only been reported in US, Canada and UK.
Human outbreaks:
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
2021 | US: multistate | Not identified | 10 |
2013 | US: CA | Not identified | At least 7 |
Border rejections: There have been no recent border rejections linked to this serovar.
Recalls: There have been no recent recalls linked to this serovar.
Relevant links:
- https://outbreakdatabase.com/outbreaks/2021-multistate-outbreak-of-salmonella-lomalinda-infections-source-unknown
- https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/11/7-sick-in-california-salmonella-outbreak/
- https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-57-14714
- https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/11/7-sick-in-california-salmonella-outbreak/
- Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotype Lomalinda. Culture Collections