South Pacific Foods Distributors Pty Ltd has issued an urgent recall of Deep Sprouted Moong 454g and Deep Sprouted Mat 454g products sold in Indian grocery stores across New South Wales due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Product Details
- Deep Sprouted Moong (454g)
Best Before: 17/04/26 - Deep Sprouted Mat (454g)
Best Before: 18/04/26
Both products were widely available in NSW’s Indian grocery outlets and are now being pulled from shelves immediately.
The Risk – Salmonella Contamination
The recall was triggered after tests identified possible microbial contamination with Salmonella, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Health hazards from Salmonella infection include:
- Fever
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea & vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
Young children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.
What Consumers Should Do
Authorities are urging customers:
- Do not eat the affected products.
- Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Seek medical advice if you have consumed the products and are experiencing symptoms.
Why This Recall Matters
Food recalls involving ready-to-eat sprouted products are taken very seriously due to their high risk of carrying harmful pathogens. The warm, moist conditions used to sprout seeds also create an environment where bacteria like Salmonella can thrive.
Previous cases globally have linked raw or lightly cooked sprouts to significant outbreaks of foodborne illness, leading food safety authorities to adopt strict contamination monitoring.
The Deep Sprouted Moong & Mat recall serves as a timely reminder for consumers to check pantry items carefully and follow safety advisories. Food safety authorities in NSW are monitoring the situation closely to prevent potential health risks.
