Medicine: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.[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
- Food safety in Australia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jasper, Clint (October 11, 2018). "Rockmelon listeria investigation finds outbreak that killed seven largely caused by dust storms". https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-11/listeria-rockmelon-report-finds-outbreak-caused-dust-storms/10365636.
- ↑ Dow, Aisha; Clun, Rachel (28 February 2018). "Two people have died in national outbreak of listeria linked to rockmelon supplier". Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney). https://www.smh.com.au/national/national-outbreak-of-listeria-linked-to-rockmelon-supplier-20180228-p4z26u.html.
- ↑ "Australians told to throw out rockmelon after two deaths in listeria outbreak". The Guardian (Sydney). 28 February 2018. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/01/australians-told-to-throw-out-rockmelon-after-two-deaths-in-listeria-outbreak.
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