Key role of whole genome sequencing in resolving an international outbreak of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium linked to chocolate products
Abstract Background In February 2022, the United Kingdom (UK) detected a cluster of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium based on whole genome sequencing (WGS).Subsequently, several countries reported cases belonging to this cluster.Epidemiological, microbiological and traceability investigations pointed toward a chocolate food business operator (FBO)