<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Batches of alfalfa sprouts sold at supermarkets nationally have been taken off the shelves due to fears they could give customers salmonella after dozens of people became ill.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The recall follows a joint investigation by health and food regulatory authorities into an increase in an unusual type of salmonella infection.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Company Parilla Fresh said it has voluntarily recalled the product while the investigation continues and more tests are done.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/graham-richardson-dies-at-76/d6d1ef51-319f-41d9-ac51-bc0aacce8df2" rel="" target="" title="Labor legend Graham Richardson dies at 76"><strong><span>Labor legend Graham Richardson dies at 76</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>As part of the ongoing investigation, health authorities say at least 44 people nationwide have the unusual strain of salmonella, including 18 people in NSW.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>NSW Health One Health Branch director Keira Glasgow said shoppers should check their fridge and don't eat the salad.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There is a risk that if these affected alfalfa sprouts are consumed you could become ill," Glasgow said.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/alfalfa-recall-salad-product--parilla-freshpulled-from-shelves-salmonella/2dd9ba7b-d676-4df2-ab2f-68564d5cbaef" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Varieties affected are: Aussie Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts 125g, Hugo's Alfalfa Onion &amp; Garlic Sprouts 125g, Hugo's Alfalfa Radish Sprouts 125g, Hugo's Alfalfa &amp; Onion Sprouts 125g, Hugo's Salad Sprouts 125g, Hugo's Alfalfa &amp; Broccoli Sprouts 125g and Hugo's Trio Sprouts Selection 125g.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They have use by dates up to and including 20/11/25.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The products have been sold at Woolworths and Coles in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Independent grocers including IGA in NSW; Harris Farm in NSW, the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria; Sydney Markets in NSW and Melbourne Markets in Victoria have also sold them,</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Anyone who has consumed alfalfa sprouts should be on the lookout for symptoms, which include: headache; fever; stomach cramps; diarrhoea; nausea; and vomiting," Glasgow said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bank-employee-charged-over-alleged-multi-million-dollar-ghost-car-fraud-scheme/ffc440e3-8fa7-4ad3-806d-2daceffcaa0f" rel="" target="" title="NAB employee charged over alleged role in $150m fraud syndicate"><strong><span>NAB employee charged over alleged role in $150m fraud syndicate</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Symptoms usually start six to 72 hours after exposure to the bacteria and usually last for four to seven days but they can sometimes last a lot longer.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Most people recover within a week by having lots of rest and drinking plenty of fluids such as water or oral hydration drinks from a pharmacy," Glasgow said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"While anyone can gets almonella infection, infants, the elderly and people with poor immune systems are more likely to have severe illness.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"These people may need antibiotics from their doctor or, in more severe cases, hospitalisation."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/madeleine-mccann-maddie-julia-wandelt-jailed-false-claims-latest-updates/22b1de23-7dd7-4a5f-a9d4-3446369e2fd7" rel="" target="" title=""><strong><span>Fake Maddie McCann jailed for harassing missing girl's parents</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Consumers should return the product to the where they bought it for a full refund.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>You should contact your doctor if symptoms last longer than a few days, diarrhoea is severe or bloody, you are at risk for severe salmonella (young children, older people, and people with poor immune systems) or you are worried.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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