South Australians are urged not to consume Aussie Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts produced by Parilla Fresh following a national recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The recall follows a joint investigation by health and food regulatory authorities into an increase in an unusual type of Salmonella infection. The company has voluntarily recalled the product while the investigation continues and further testing of the product is undertaken.
Various other alfalfa brands produced by Parilla Fresh are being recalled interstate, but only Aussie Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts are available and being recalled in SA.
SA Health advises the impacted alfalfa sprouts were sold in multiple supermarkets including Coles and Woolworths in South Australia. These products were all sold in 125g varieties with use-by dates up to and including 20 November 2025.
Products affected are listed on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) website. Brands included in the recall include:
• Aussie Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts
"Don't eat this particular product and if you have purchased the Aussie Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts, you can return it to the point of sale or dispose of it," said Karen Ferres, Director of Food Safety and Regulation.
To date, as part of the ongoing investigation, at least 44 people nationwide have been identified with the unusual strain of Salmonella, including 2 people in SA. There are 18 known cases in NSW, 15 in Queensland, and nine in Victoria.
Infection with salmonella usually causes gastroenteritis, and symptoms include fever, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and headache.
Symptoms usually start 6-72 hours after exposure to the bacteria and usually last for 4-7 days. More severe infection can sometimes occur.
You should contact your doctor if:
- symptoms last longer than a few days,
- you have severe diarrhoea,
- you are at risk for severe infection from Salmonella (including young children, older people, and people with poor immune systems);
- you are worried
