TABLE 1.
Strains used in this study
| Strain | Other designation | Description | Original isolation involved antibiotic supplements | Lineage | Reference or source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM2387 | None | Serotype 4b, isolated from mint survey, 2000 | Yes | 1 | 6 |
| RM2199 | F2379 | Serotype 4b, patient outbreak isolate, Jalisco cheese, 1985 | No | 1 | D. Portnoy, University of California, Berkeley |
| RM3176 | TS27/L.4738 | Serotype 4b, patient outbreak isolate, coleslaw, 1981 | No | 1 | M. Wiedmann, Cornell University |
| RM3106 | MB58 | Serotype 1/2a, chicken processing plant, 2002 | Yes | 2 | R. Meinersmann, USDA Agricultural Research Service |
| RM3175 | TS14/F6900 | Serotype 1/2a, patient isolate, sporadic, hot dog | No | 2 | M. Wiedmann, Cornell University |
| RM3364 | EGD-e | Serotype 1/2a, rabbit dung isolate, 1926 | No | 2 | Institut Pasteur |
| RM2985 | 32490A | Serotype 1/2a, bulk milk, 2003 | Yes | 2 | M. Borucki, USDA, Agricultural Research Service |
| RM3316 | CWD243 | Serotype 1/2a, silage, 1990 | Yes | 2 | C. Donnelly, University of Vermonta |
a
See reference 17.