Urgent recall issued after dozens fall ill after eating Parilla Fresh alfalfa sprouts sold at Coles, Woolies and IGA

Australians are being warned not to eat certain alfalfa sprouts after a nationwide recall was triggered over fears of Salmonella contamination.

Parilla Fresh has pulled its products from shelves following a joint investigation into a spike in cases of an unusual strain of the bacteria.

The 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.

They include the products, 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.

NSW Health Director Keira Glasgow urged consumers to check their fridges immediately, warning that eating the affected sprouts could make people sick.

At least 44 people nationwide have already been infected, including 18 in NSW, two in SA, 15 in QLD and nine in VIC.

Symptoms typically appear within six to 72 hours and can include headache, fever, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

While most people recover within a week with rest and fluids, 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, while those needing non-urgent advice can contact healthdirect or speak with their GP or pharmacist.