Identification of a Salmonellosis Outbreak by Means of Molecular Sequencing

Abstract

We used next-generation sequencing (NGS) of microbiologic isolates in the molecular tracking of an outbreak source. Our investigation focused on isolates of Salmonella enterica serotype Montevideo that were associated with red and black pepper used in the production of Italian-style spiced meats in a New England processing facility. This manufacturer was implicated