# Food Standards Australia Fears Possible Salmonella Outbreak In Rockmelons

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/news-opinion/general/food-standards-australia-fears-possible-salmonella-outbreak-in-rockmelons/
- Published: 2016-08-03T10:59:04+10:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

## _Pregnant women, infants and the elderly are being advised not to eat rockmelon, also known as cantaloupe,�amid fears of a possible salmonella outbreak._

Food Standards Australia said state and territory authorities, including the�Department
of Health, are investigating cases of salmonella following an increase in infections
possibly associated with the fruit.

[⌊Fresh rockmelon with seed cavity and slice on white background⌉⌊Fresh rockmelon with seed cavity and slice on white background⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rock2.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1)

In a statement on Tuesday, the FSA said:

> “While we wait for further information, the best advice is that consumers, especially
> infants, the elderly, pregnant women or people with compromised immune systems,
> should not consume rockmelon.
> “FSANZ will continue to work with the state and territory enforcement agencies
> and the Federal Department of Health and update its advice to consumers.”

Salmonellosis is a form of gastroenteritis, which occurs�when salmonella bacteria
are ingested.�Symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, headache, stomach cramps, nausea,
vomiting, and dehydration. It usually occurs between six and 72 hours after consuming
the bacteria, with infants and the elderly especially prone.

[Read our article on Salmonella for more information.](https://stayathomemum.com.au/bodyandsoul/everything-you-need-to-know-about-salmonella/)

**If you become concerned about any symptoms please seek immediate medical attention
we have some hotlines and suggested websites for further information and advice 
�[https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-kids/babies/important-hotlines-websites/](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-kids/babies/important-hotlines-websites/)**

Source:�[Dailymail.co.uk](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3719697/Rockmelon-salmonella-warning-Australian-pregnant-women-infants-elderly.html)
�and�[Heraldsun.com.au](http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/health/salmonella-outbreak-fears-over-rockmelon-food-standards-australia-investigates/news-story/52d9d6c642de7c380ecda1c98a94d23a?utm_content=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=EditorialSF&utm_source=HaraldSun&utm_medium=Facebook)

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