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Created by
Brad Yang, last updated on Apr 24, 2025
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Background:
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report stated that, from 1981 to 1982, infections caused by serovar Meleagridis increased dramatically in US, climbing from 32 to 151-a 372% rise.
NCBI PD link for serovar Meleagridis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pathogens/isolates/#(taxgroup_name:%22Salmonella%20enterica%22)%20AND%20computed_types:(%22serotype=Meleagridis%22)
Genetic characteristics:
Animal reservoir:
Geographical distribution: Serovar Meleagridis has been reported worldwide occasionally, but primarily in US. Among a total of 1,128 serovar Meleagridis isolates available in NCBI PD (accessed 04/24/2025), 813 were collected in US.
Human outbreaks:
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
| NA | US: MA | Not identified | NA |
Border rejections:
Year | Exporting country | Importing country | Associated source | Product category |
| 2025 | China | Finland | Cumin powder | Herbs and spices |
Recalls:
| Year | Location | Recalled food | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Dry nonfat milk powder and buttermilk powder1 | Milk and milk products |
| 2010 | US | Dog chew2 | Pet food |
1 The milk products, worth almost $4 million, were manufactured by Valley Milk Products LLC, based in Strasburg, Virginia.
2 Tejas Industries Inc., the Hereford, TX-based pet treat manufacturer issued a recall of its Merrick Beef Filet Squares.
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