Cross-border outbreak of
Yersinia enterocolitica O3 associated with imported fresh spinach, Sweden and Denmark, March 2019.
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020;
24. [PMID:
31213223 PMCID:
PMC6582516 DOI:
10.2807/1560-7917.es.2019.24.24.1900368]
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Abstract
In April 2019, a cross-border outbreak of Yersinia entercolitica O3 was identified in Sweden and Denmark and confirmed using whole genome sequencing. Close cross-border collaboration with representatives from human and food authorities helped direct resources and investigations. Combined epidemiological and trace-back investigations pointed to imported fresh spinach as the outbreak vehicle and highlight that other vehicles of Y. enterocolitica outbreaks than pork should be considered.
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