Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Korovi (antigenic formula 38:g,m,[s]:–) is a serovar of the O:38 (P) serogroup. This serotype was first discovered in the Belgian Congo in 1955. FDA found this serovar in shelled macadamia nut.
NCBI PD link for serovar Korovi: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pathogens/isolates/#(taxgroup_name:%22Salmonella%20enterica%22)%20AND%20computed_types:(%22serotype=Korovi%22)Genetic characteristics: Serovar Korovi is considered rare, and there is no known literature that has studied it.
Animal reservoir: Serovar Korovi has been found in cattle, lizards, and snakes.
Geographical distribution: Korovi has been reported in the US, Ethiopia, and several European countries such as Sweden, Germany, Spain, and the UK.
Human outbreaks: There have been no recent human outbreaks linked to this serovar.
Border rejections: There have been no recent recalls linked to this serovar.
Recalls:
| Year | Location | Recalled product | Product category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Organic tahini (sesame paste)1 from Germany, made with raw material from Uganda | Nuts, nut products and seeds |
1 Salmonella Oslo and Salmonella Korovi were both identified in the product. This product was also distributed to Ireland, Luxembourg, Austria, and Spain.
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