2018 Australian rockmelon listeriosis outbreak
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| 2018 Australian rockmelon listeriosis outbreak | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 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.[2]
The outbreak killed seven people, caused a miscarriage, and infected a further 15 people in Australia[3] and infected two more people in Singapore, who had consumed rockmelon imported from Australia.[4]
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