Australian officials have reported three hepatitis A infections linked to dates imported from Jordan.

The strain is identical to the one that caused an outbreak of hepatitis A in the United Kingdom earlier this year, which was also caused by fresh Medjool dates from Jordan. Dates were recalled by Sainsbury’s
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Port Stephens Eggs has issued a recall in Australia because of potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Eggs were sold at local butchers, independent supermarkets and retailers in Port Stephens, New South Wales. They were stamped NSW 219 and have best-before dates up to and including June 8.

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Another company has recalled eggs in Australia due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

CR and M Ash and Sons recalled items sold at IGA’s, independent stores, bakeries and butchers in New South Wales (NSW).

Ash and Sons Eggs Pty Ltd is an Australian family owned company that produce eggs on
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An investigation into a Listeria outbreak in Australia linked to seven deaths has found the weather played a significant role in contamination.

The outbreak from rockmelons, known as cantaloupe in North America, affected 22 people with six cases in New South Wales (NSW), eight cases in Victoria, seven in Queensland
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