2018 Australian rockmelon listeriosis outbreak
2018 Australian rockmelon listeriosis outbreak | |
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The outbreak was traced to rockmelons grown in the Riverina region of New South Wales. | |
Location | Australia, Singapore |
Date | January–March 2018 |
Deaths | 6 |
Injured | 18 |
The 2018 Australian rockmelon listeriosis outbreak was an outbreak of Listeriosis, caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, later traced to rockmelon (also known as cantaloupe) grown by Rombola Family Farms[1] in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia.[citation needed]
The outbreak killed six people and infected a further 16 in Australia and infected two more in Singapore, who had consumed rockmelon imported from Australia.[citation needed]
Outbreak
The NSW Food Authority began investigating a link between an outbreak of Listeriosis and the consumption of rockmelon in January 2018. NSW Health first issued a public warning on 28 February.[2] This prompted the Australian Melon Association to warn consumers to either dispose of, or return the place of purchase, any rockmelons purchased prior to 28 February.[3]
The outbreak was ultimately determined to be due to duststorm conditions in the area. [1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Jasper, Clint (11 October 2018). "Rockmelon listeria investigation finds outbreak that killed seven largely caused by dust storms". ABC News. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ Dow, Aisha; Clun, Rachel (28 February 2018). "Two people have died in national outbreak of listeria linked to rockmelon supplier". Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "Australians told to throw out rockmelon after two deaths in listeria outbreak". The Guardian. Sydney. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
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