Table 4.
Examples of Salmonella serovars isolated from foodborne outbreaks in the US in humans and most common food items related to each serovar from 2007 to 2011 [14].
| Serovar | Number of outbreaks | % | Ill | Hospitalized | Deaths | Most common food vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enteritidis | 167 | 27% | 4972 | 394 | 2 | Egg, chicken, pork, and beef |
| Typhimurium | 84 | 14% | 2043 | 342 | 9 | Chicken, leafy greens, and peanut butter |
| Heidelberg | 44 | 7% | 1875 | 212 | 5 | Chicken, turkey, and dairy products |
| Newport | 63 | 10% | 1581 | 209 | 2 | Sprouts, vegetables, tomatoes, pork, and poultry |
| Montevideo | 21 | 3% | 1154 | 141 | 0 | Beef, pepper, pork, and cheese |
| Braenderup | 19 | 3% | 203 | 29 | 1 | Pork, chicken, and vegetables |
| Muenchen | 17 | 3% | 229 | 34 | 1 | Sprouts, deli meat, and fruit |
| Infantis | 16 | 3% | 363 | 34 | 0 | Pork, turkey, and beans |
| Javiana | 14 | 2% | 876 | 73 | 1 | Chicken, pork, fruits, and vegetables |
| Saintpaul | 10 | 2% | 1866 | 340 | 2 | Peppers, tomatoes, poultry, and beef |