Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Tennessee (antigenic formula 6,7,14:z29:[1,2,7]) is a serovar of the O:7 (C1) serogroup. From 1995 to 2004, an average of 52 Salmonella Tennessee cases were reported to the National Salmonella Surveillance System every year. Nuts and seeds such as sesame-based products, pistachio halva are the common vehicles for serovar Tennessee.
Animal reservoir: No animal reservoir is identified for serovar Tennessee.
Geographical distribution: Serovar Tennessee has been found in Germany, Hungary, Canada, and the U.S.
Human outbreaks:
| Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Germany | Bearded dragons | 18 |
| 2006-2007 | US: multistate | Peanut butter | 715 |
| 2006 | US: CO | Not identified | 10 |
| 1992-1993 | Canada and US | Milk products and infant formula | 48 |
Border rejections:
Year | Exporting country | Importing country | Associated source | Product category |
| 2020 | Russia | Finland | Rape seed meal | Feed materials |
| 2020 | China | Germany | Organic soy bean cake | Feed materials |
Recalls:
Year | Location | Associated source | Type |
| 2023 | Romania | Fish flour from Latvia | Feed materials |
| 2021 | Germany, Czech Republic | Sesame paste from Syria | Nuts, nut products and seeds |
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