Outbreaks: Numerous outbreaks in different countries have been linked to Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Mbandaka, imported spices have been associated with several of these outbreaks.

Year

Location

Associated source

Number of cases

2018US-multistateHoney Smack Cereal135
2017US-multistateTahini8
2013US-multistateTahini16
2013US-multistateLive Poultry61

Relevant links and references:

  1. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/05/salmonella-linked-to-tahini-sickens-8-across-country/#.WVvXMPnyuUl
  2. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/montevideo-tahini-05-13/
  3. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/05/two-multistate-salmonella-outbreaks-linked-to-live-poultry-expand/#.WVvYSfnyuUk