Table 2.
Salmonella outbreaks involving pets/pet foods.
Salmonella Strains | Pet/Pet Food Product | Cases | Locations Affected | References |
---|---|---|---|---|
S. Typhimurium | Small Pet Turtles | 34 reported cases and 11 Hospitalizations |
9 | [25] |
S. Oranienburg | Small Pet Turtles | 26 reported cases and 8 Hospitalizations |
14 | [26] |
S. Cerro S. Derby S. London S. Infantis S. Newport S. Rissen |
Pig Ear Pet Treats | 154 reported cases and 35 hospitalizations |
35 | [27] |
Salmonella spp. | Backyard Poultry | 1134 reported cases, 219 hospitalizations and 2 deaths |
49 | [28] |
Salmonella spp. | Poultry in Backyard Flocks | 1120 reported cases, 249 hospitalizations and 1 death |
48 | [29] |
S. Reading | Paws Ground Turkey Food for Pets | 90 reported cases | 26 | [30] |
Salmonella spp. | Reptiles | 449 hospitalizations | Ireland | [31] |