Salmonella enterica: Survival, Colonization, and Virulence Differences among Serovars

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