Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Coeln (antigenic formula 1,4,[5],12:y:1,2) is a serovar of the O:4 (B) serogroup. This serovar is considered rare and is scarcely associated with human cases; only 32 human salmonellosis cases have been associated with this serovar during the last 10 years in the US. However, in Europe three outbreaks have been associated with S. Coeln, including outbreaks in France, Norway, and Sweden.
Animal reservoir: S. Coeln has been isolated in high frequency (21.8%) in wild boars in Italy. In addition, it has been isolated from water of coastal rivers in the western Mediterranean cost.
Geographical distribution: S. Coeln has only been described in Europe.
Outbreaks:
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
| 2021 | Sweden | Fresh Sprouts | 52 |
| 2017 | Norway | TBD | 18 |
2013 | Norway | Baby Leaf Mix | 25 (Dec 17, 2013) |
1998 | France | Minced beef | 26 |
Border Rejections:
Year | Exporting country | Importing country | Associated source | Product category |
| 2021 | Brazil | Germany | Black pepper1 | Herbs and spices |
| 2021 | Brazil | Germany | Black pepper2 | Herbs and spices |
| 2020 | Ukraine | Latvia | White hen shell eggs | Eggs and egg products |
1 Salmonella Poona, Minnesota, Coeln were found.
2 Salmonella Infantis, Coeln, Bonariensis, Newport, Matadi, Morehead were found.
Recalls:
| Year | Location | Recalled food | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lithuania | Frozen fillets of broiler chickens from Ukraine | Poultry meat and poultry meat products |
| 2022 | Latvia | Chicken thighs from Poland1 | Poultry meat and poultry meat products |
1 Serovar Coeln were found in 1 out of 5 samples. Official control measures were implemented in the market was issued but no stock remained.
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