The Ministry for Primary Industries has announced a recall of two sprout products because of the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

Southern Alp Sprouts brand Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts and Pams brand Onion Sprouts Combo have been recalled.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illness. However, anyone who has consumed any of these products and has any concerns about their health should seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

Product information

Both products were sold in 120g plastic punnets.

The Southern Alp products were sold at supermarkets and retailers throughout New Zealand.

They are labelled as:

• Batch J197 with a best-before date of 21/04/2026.
• Batch J197 with a best-before date of 23/04/2026.      
• Batch J199 with a best-before date of 23/04/2026.

The Pams brand Onion Sprouts Combo were sold at Four Square, New World and Pak’nSave supermarkets in the South Island.

They are labelled as:

• Batch J199 with a best-before date of 23/04/2026.

This recall does not affect any other Southern Alp Sprouts or Pams brand products.

What to do if you bought the product

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illness.

Anyone feeling unwell after eating the product is asked to contact their local health professional, Healthline on 0800 611 116.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

Anyone who has questions should contact:

• Southern Alp Sprouts Ltd, email [email protected]
• Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd, freephone 0800 245 114