Background: A greater knowledge of different kinds of organisms based on region of origin is warranted based on increased volumes of international trade in foods. New pathogens, new food products and the growing volume of imported foods are an increasing challenge to food safety. What unusual types or sub-types of pathogens might be associated with various international regions? Are these pathogens associated with foods? Description: Import of a variety of food products and ingredients into the U.S. continues to increase. This symposium will explore unusual pathogens or pathogen subtypes (Salmonella serotypes, and Escherichia coli serotypes) which might be encountered in imported foods from different parts of the world (Asia, Australia, South America and Eastern Europe) and what unusual foodborne disease outbreaks occur in different regions.

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