Nationwide recall of alfalfa sprouts linked to ‘unusual strain’ of salmonella after dozens infected across Australia

<p>Health authorities urge consumers not to eat affected products sold in supermarkets and grocers across Australia</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Health authorities have issued a nationwide recall of alfalfa sprouts, urging people not to eat affected products, after at least 44 people across Australia contracted an unusual strain of salmonella.</p><p>The recall applied to 125g packets of <a href="https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls/recall-alert/parilla-fresh-various-alfalfa-sprouts-products">sprouts produced by Parilla Fresh</a>, which included: Aussie Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa Onion &amp; Garlic Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa &amp; Radish Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa &amp; Onion Sprouts, Hugo’s Salad Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa &amp; Broccoli Sprouts and Hugo’s Trio Sprouts Selection.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/08/alfalfa-sprouts-australia-nationwide-recall-salmonella">Continue reading...</a>