2018 Australian rockmelon listeriosis outbreak
| 2018 Australian rockmelon listeriosis outbreak | |
|---|---|
 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.[2]
The outbreak killed seven people, caused a miscarriage, and infected a further 15 people in Australia[3] and infected two more people in Singapore, who had consumed rockmelon imported from Australia.[4]
Outbreak
[edit]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.[5] 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.[6]
The outbreak was ultimately determined to be due to duststorm conditions in the area. [1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Claughton, David; Kontominas, Bellinda; Logan, Tyne (13 March 2018). "Rockmelon listeria: Rombola Family Farms named as source of outbreak". ABC News. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Listeria Outbreak Investigation" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries (New South Wales). October 2018. p. 2. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ Ng, Huiwen (16 April 2018). "2 Singapore patients infected by listeria bacteria strain similar to Australia outbreak: MOH". The Straits Times. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ 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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