# Draft genome sequences of antibiotic-resistant Serratia and Enterobacter species isolated from imported fresh produce in Georgia, USA

**Authors:** Issmat I. Kassem, Jiayue Wang, Anahita Gorbani Tajani, Malak A. Esseili, Jouman Hassan, Iman Yassine, Marwan Osman, Bledar Bisha

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.01139-23 · 2024-05-02

## TL;DR

This paper presents draft genomes of antibiotic-resistant Serratia and Enterobacter species found in imported fresh produce in Georgia, USA.

## Contribution

The study provides new draft genome sequences of antibiotic-resistant bacteria isolated from imported fresh produce.

## Key findings

- Draft genomes of Serratia and Enterobacter species were sequenced from imported fresh produce in Georgia.
- The bacteria isolated showed antibiotic resistance, raising concerns about food safety and public health.

## Abstract

Imported foods play an essential role in food security and in fulfilling consumer demand. However, these foods can also carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which might be introduced into the country of importation. Here, we report the draft genomes of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that were isolated from imported fresh produce in Georgia, USA.

## Linked entities

- **Species:** Serratia (taxon 613), Enterobacter (taxon 547)

## Full-text entities

- **Species:** Enterobacter (genus) [taxon 547], Serratia (genus) [taxon 613]

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11237534