Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Richmond (antigenic formula 6,7:y:1,2) is a serovar of the O:7(C1) serogroup.1 Serovar Richmond has been isolated from aqueducts, onion, fish products, and poultry.2,3,4,5
NCBI page for Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Richmond.6
Genetic Characteristics: Serovar Richmond has displayed multi-drug resistance (AMP/CAZ/CTX/CN/KF/KZ/S/TE/NA).5
Animal reservoir: Unknown
Geographical distribution: Serovar Richmond has been found in Europe, Thailand, and Korea.2,4,5
Outbreaks: Outbreaks have been associated with S. Richmond.
| Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Spain | Water from an aqueduct that flowed near the camp | 452 |
Border Rejections:
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
Germany | Onion powder from Hungary | NA3 |
Recalls: None
Relevant links and references:
- https://www.pasteur.fr/sites/default/files/veng_0.pdf
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9542446/
- https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/notification/604602
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6298556/
- https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-15-145
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?mode=Info&id=1151182&lvl=3&lin=f&keep=1&srchmode=1&unlock