| 2018 Australian rockmelon listeriosis outbreak | |
| Location: | Australia, Singapore |
| Date: | January–March 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 6 |
| Injuries: | 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.
The outbreak killed six people and infected a further 16 in Australia and infected two more in Singapore, who had consumed rockmelon imported from Australia.__TOC__
The NSW Food Authority began investigating a link between an outbreak of Listeriosis and the consumption of rockmelon in January 2018. NSW Health first issued a public warning on 28 February.[2] This prompted the Australian Melon Association to warn consumers to either dispose of, or return the place of purchase, any rockmelons purchased prior to 28 February.[3]
The outbreak was ultimately determined to be due to duststorm conditions in the area. [1]