{"id":381320,"date":"2026-04-15T21:09:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/381320\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T21:09:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:09:17","slug":"sprout-products-recalled-due-to-possible-presence-of-listeria-bacteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/381320\/","title":{"rendered":"Sprout products recalled due to possible presence of listeria bacteria"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nSeveral batches of South Alps brand alfalfa and onion sprouts and one batch of Pam’s onion sprouts combo have been recalled due to the possible presence of listeria.
\nPhoto: Supplied\n<\/p>\n

Food Safety NZ has announced a recall of sprout products due to the possible presence of listeria bacteria.<\/p>\n

The affected products – which if already purchased should be returned or thrown out – are sold at supermarkets around the country.<\/p>\n

They are several batches of 120-gram Southern Alp Sprouts brand alfalfa and onion sprouts:<\/p>\n

Batch J197 with a best-before date of 21 April 2026
\nBatch J197 with a best-before date of 23 April 2026
\nBatch J199 with a best-before date of 23 April 2026<\/p>\n

Pam’s onion sprouts combo (120g) which is batch J199 and has a best before date of 23 April 2026.<\/p>\n

Vince Arbuckle from Food Safety said the sprouts should not be eaten, as they could make people sick – and listeria infection was serious for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women.<\/p>\n

Customers can return the products to the retailer for a full refund.<\/p>\n

Anyone who consumed the products and were concerned about their health should seek medical advice.<\/p>\n

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