Australia rock melon recalled.

[Kusje]

The incubation period is so long!?    But according to the article, the worst happen would be fever, muscle aches, diarrhoea and gastrointestinal symptoms. Which i think not something very serious or health damaging.

 

You didn't read properly. That was describing people with mild symptoms. 3 aussies mati liao.

[Tianmo]

Last Sat saw SS selling it at half price and the cashier keep asking every customers to buy. Heng read the news that morning. Furthermore, the price tag stated it was from Australia, so no deal. 

 

Wash the melon no use, as the bacterial or gem is in the fresh. Hope your immune system is strong!   

 

 

Last I ate was 27 Feb, so if you see me MIA for more than 5 days within 70 days, chances are this demon up lorry liao....    

[Tianmo]

The incubation period is so long!?    But according to the article, the worst happen would be fever, muscle aches, diarrhoea and gastrointestinal symptoms. Which i think not something very serious or health damaging.

 

 

KNN, that is mild cases hor, serious case is mati, got ppl die hor, one 70 yrs old man I think.     

[Spring]

but this Australia rock melon is really nice, and not so expensive actually. Got season one, so usually when in season I eat alot. Now jialat liao, please pray for me I wont die.

Ya I love it as well. Sometimes NTUC sell around $4 but trouble is I’m not very good at choosing. U hv to smell it it seems but I am not able to differentiate it properly.

 

It’s almost a week since u ate. Don’t worry demon don’t die so easily

[13177]

You didn't read properly. That was describing people with mild symptoms. 3 aussies mati liao.

Izzit? Paiseh no read properly. So this rockmelon so poisonous ah, can lead to mati! 

[Tianmo]

Ya I love it as well. Sometimes NTUC sell around $4 but trouble is I’m not very good at choosing. U hv to smell it it seems but I am not able to differentiate it properly.

 

It’s almost a week since u ate. Don’t worry demon don’t die so easily

[Yeshe]

WTF, KNN i bought and ate 2 whole melon from SS just last week.

 

But I always wash them before I cut.

 

Pls take note better dont buy any at the moment, even they claim recall completed, better be safe than sorry. Kiasu kiasi a bit.

 

 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/rockmelons-listeria-affected-source-australia-sold-in-singapore-10015508

SINGAPORE: Two consignments of rockmelons imported from a grower that has been implicated in a deadly outbreak of human listeriosis in Australia were sold in Singapore between Feb 12 and Mar 2, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) said on Monday (Mar 5).

The rockmelons from these consignments were sold at Sheng Siong supermarket outlets and wet markets.

AVA has since worked with importers to remove the remaining unsold rockmelons from the affected consignments. Upon AVAâs notification, Sheng Siong voluntarily removed the affected rockmelons, it added.

"The recall has been completed. There has been no further import of rockmelons from the affected grower since, and import has been suspended," AVA said in a press release.

The rockmelons originated from a specific grower in New South Wales, Australia in February, AVA said, adding that it has also taken samples of locally sold rockmelons from other sources for food safety tests, including testing for listeria.

AVA added that all rockmelons currently available for sale were not implicated in the recall.

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AVA said in the press release that it worked with importers to remove the remaining unsold fruit after the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) notified them of a recall in Australia of whole rockmelons.

It is also following up with FSANZ for updates on the case.

AVA advised consumers who suspect that they may have purchased the affected rockmelons within the affected time period not to consume it. Those who do not feel well after consumption should also seek medical attention.

WHAT IS LISTERIA?

Listeriosis is a bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, which is found in the environment, such as soil, water, and faeces.

The incubation period of listeria ranges from 3 to 70 days. A person with mild listeriosis usually has fever and muscle aches, preceded by diarrhoea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.

Pregnant women, the elderly or individuals with a weakened immune system are at highest risk of serious disease, which could include brain and heart infections or complications in the foetus.

Listeriosis is treatable with antibiotics if diagnosed early.

The key to preventing listeria lies in safe handling, cooking and consumption of food, AVA said.

"As rock melons are typically eaten raw, thorough washing of the raw fruits is advisable before consumption. Consumers should seek medical attention as early as possible if symptoms appear within 70 days after consuming Australian rockmelon," AVA said.

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Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/rockmelons-listeria-affected-source-australia-sold-in-singapore-10015508

dun worry, we will check on u 70days later. worst case, u evolve into next lvl demon

[Staff69]

buy pineapple, apples and oranges now

 

 

luckily i love citrus fruits for salads

Edited March 6, 2018 by Staff69

[Tianmo]

dun worry, we will check on u 70days later. worst case, u evolve into next lvl demon

 

 

something like from

 

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Edited March 6, 2018 by Tianmo

[Atrecord]

I dont usually buy from those cut fruit stalls one, I can cut them myself.  Ok mayb pineapple once a while I will buy 1 pc when I feel like it.      

 

Fruit stall where got so on the ball one, want to eat outside  dont think so much, want to be very sure, buy back ownself cut.   

 

yah, we (my wife and/or my parents) will normally cut fruits after dinner.

 

but for weekday lunch, as i wan more fibre so i will try to get some cut fruit(s) if possible when eating out lor. 

 

now start praying 

[Kusje]

Don't worry la. So many Aussies are that shit and only 3 died.

 

Should be much lower chance for us here in SG.

 

I just checked my redmart purchase history. Last time I ate rock melon was in q1 of 2017 after receiving some Ang bao money. After that it was a little too expensive for me already so I am safe.

yah, we (my wife and/or my parents) will normally cut fruits after dinner.

 

but for weekday lunch, as i wan more fibre so i will try to get some cut fruit(s) if possible when eating out lor.

 

now start praying

I could never stomach the cost of cut fruits or even fruit juice outside. For one small cup, I can almost buy the entire fruit home.

 

Fruit juice is also very unhealthy and full of sugars.

Edited March 6, 2018 by Kusje

[Kopites]

Reported as SS and wet market affected lor, NTUC and Giant seem like boh tio. And yah sweet sweet and soft soft is jin ho jiak..

Me too two weeks ago wifey brought from ntuc. Finished the whole fruit with family than came the news on Australia news flash.

 

Lucky ntuc not under the recalled.

You didn't read properly. That was describing people with mild symptoms. 3 aussies mati liao.

I read 12 across while of Aust from North to tassie. Apparently all elders.

 

Sorry 3 death..

 

https://thewest.com.au/news/health/third-death-in-rockmelon-listeria-outbreak-ng-b88762605z

Edited March 6, 2018 by Kopites

[Ender]

Next time become senior citizen, only eat cook food.

Edited March 6, 2018 by Ender

[13177]

Don't worry la. So many Aussies are that shit and only 3 died.

 

Should be much lower chance for us here in SG.

 

I just checked my redmart purchase history. Last time I ate rock melon was in q1 of 2017 after receiving some Ang bao money. After that it was a little too expensive for me already so I am safe.

I could never stomach the cost of cut fruits or even fruit juice outside. For one small cup, I can almost buy the entire fruit home.

 

Fruit juice is also very unhealthy and full of sugars.

No choice if want to eat fruits when eat outside, even the cost of cut fruits really cannot make it.    So dont buy those ''exotic'' fruits from fruit stall lo, like dragonfruit, rock melon, pear etc which one small piece could cost as much as $2! Just buy papaya, watermelon and honeydew.

[Tianmo]

Me too two weeks ago wifey brought from ntuc. Finished the whole fruit with family than came the news on Australia news flash.

 

Lucky ntuc not under the recalled.

I read 12 across while of Aust from North to tassie. Apparently all elders.

 

Sorry 3 death..

 

https://thewest.com.au/news/health/third-death-in-rockmelon-listeria-outbreak-ng-b88762605z

 

 

I think is with that particular farm only, and seem like lucky NTUC and Giant didnt buy from that farm. 

 

Anyway, seem like is dangerous mostly to the elderly and mother to be. This grp sibei koh lian one, smlj problem also they first one to be dangerous to. 

[13177]

buy pineapple, apples and oranges now

 

 

luckily i love citrus fruits for salads

 

Edited March 6, 2018 by 13177

[Tianmo]

Next time become senior citizen, only eat cook food.

 

Like this ..    

 

[Jamesc]

lucky i don't take fruits regularly also ...

 

Yeah fruits and veg are not safe.

 

Better stick to meat.