Testing issues raised in study of large Salmonella outbreak traced to sprouts

Researchers have detailed the largest Salmonella outbreak in Norway since the 1980s and highlighted the need for improved detection methods. The outbreak from October to December 2024 involved four serovars: Salmonella Newport, Typhimurium, Kisarawe, and Kinondoni and was traced to alfalfa sprouts. The sprouts were produced by a Norwegian facility using seeds…