A second recall of sprouts has been issued in Australia due to potential salmonella contamination. Flowerdale Farm recalled eight varieties of sprouts sold in Victorian fruit and vegetable shops on Monday night. The affected products include Alfalfa Salad Sprouts, Plain Alfalfa Sprouts, Alfalfa Radish Sprouts, Alfalfa Broccoli Sprouts, Alfalfa Garlic Sprouts, Alfalfa Trio Sprouts and Alfalfa Onion Sprouts (all 120g) as well as the 125-gram Gourmet Sprouts.
Products with use-by dates up to and including November 20, 2025 should not be eaten and should be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund. This recall follows a similar one on Saturday by Parilla Fresh, which pulled its sprouts from shelves after a joint investigation into a spike in cases of an unusual strain of salmonella.
Parilla Fresh sprouts were sold in Coles, Woolworths, IGA and independent grocers across NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Northern Territory, ACT and South Australia. They were packaged in 125g containers with use-by dates up to November 20, 2025. Products include Aussie Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts 125g, Hugo’s Alfalfa Onion & Garlic Sprouts 125g, Hugo’s Alfalfa Radish Sprouts 125g, Hugo’s Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts 125g, Hugo’s Salad Sprouts 125g, Hugo’s Alfalfa & Broccoli Sprouts 125g, Hugo’s Trio and Sprouts Selection 125g.
At least 44 people nationwide have been infected, including 18 in NSW, two in South Australia, 15 in Queensland and nine in Victoria. Symptoms typically appear within six to 72 hours and can include headache, fever, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. Most people recover within a week with rest and fluids, but infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of severe illness and may require antibiotics or hospitalisation.
Health authorities are continuing to investigate alongside the NSW Department of Primary Industries and other jurisdictions. Anyone experiencing prolonged or severe symptoms is advised to seek medical attention. For non-urgent advice, contact Healthdirect or speak with a GP or pharmacist.
