Queenslanders are being urged not to consume various 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.
Queensland Health advises the impacted alfalfa sprouts were sold in multiple supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths, IGA and other independent grocers and stores in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and 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
- Hugo’s Alfalfa Onion & Garlic Sprouts
- Hugo’s Alfalfa Radish Sprouts
- Hugo’s Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts
- Hugo’s Salad Sprouts
- Hugo’s Alfalfa & Broccoli Sprouts
- Hugo’s Trio Sprouts Selection
Anyone with these products in their home should dispose of them.
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Catherine McDougall would like people to be alert for symptoms of Salmonella.
“Salmonella infection can present as gastroenteritis,” Dr McDougall said.
“Most people recover with rest and fluids. Sometimes admission to hospital is required in severe cases.
“If you have symptoms of diarrhoea or vomiting that don’t settle, are very unwell or concerned, please see your doctor.”
To date, as part of the ongoing investigation, at least 44 people nationwide have been identified with the unusual strain of Salmonella, including 15 people in Queensland. Queensland cases are from several Hospital and Health Service regions across the state.
Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning include:
- headache
- fever
- stomach cramps
- diarrhoea
- nausea
- vomiting
Symptoms usually start six to 72 hours after exposure to the bacteria and usually last for four to seven days, however symptoms can sometimes last a lot longer.
You should contact your doctor if:
- symptoms last longer than a few days
- diarrhoea is severe or bloody
- you are at risk for severe Salmonella (young children, older people, and people with poor immune systems), or
- you are worried.
Queenslanders can also call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for health advice from registered nurses over the phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
