Health authorities have issued a nationwide recall of various alfalfa sprouts due to a salmonella outbreak.<\/p>\n
At least 44 people across Australia have fallen ill so far.<\/p>\n
The affected sprouts produced by Parilla Fresh were sold in major supermarkets and independent grocers in all states and territories except Western Australia and Tasmania.<\/p>\n
The contaminated products include:<\/p>\n
Aussie Sprouts, Alfalfa Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa Onion & Garlic Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa Radish Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts, Hugo’s Salad Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa & Broccoli Sprouts and Hugo’s Trio Sprouts Selection.<\/p>\n
Parilla Fresh says the contaminated products all have use-by dates up to and including November 20th 2025.<\/p>\n
The Food Standards Australia website said: “Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice”.<\/p>\n
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Tim Nicholls says there have been 15 cases of food poisoning reported in Queensland. (ABC News)<\/p>\n
Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls said there had been 15 cases of food poisoning reported in Queensland linked to the Salmonella Havana bacteria and a total of 44 instances reported across Australia.<\/p>\n
“We received an alert late yesterday afternoon \u2026 these are alfalfa sprouts that have been distributed or sold through Coles, Woolworths, IGA and other independent grocers,” he said.<\/p>\n
“[The recall] was issued around 11pm Friday. Hopefully most of those products have now been removed.”<\/p>\n
Salmonella symptoms<\/p>\n
“Salmonella infection can present as gastroenteritis,” Queensland Chief Health Officer Catherine McDougall said.<\/p>\n
“Most people recover with rest and fluids. Sometimes admission to hospital is required in severe cases.<\/p>\n