MONASH residents have been warned against eating Gippsland Sprouts Co Salad Sprouts - Alfalfa, Onion and Mung Beans and Flowerdale Farm Alfalfa Salad Sprouts - Alfalfa, Onion and Mung Beans.
The sprouts, both with a use-by date of January 23 and sold in 120g clam-shaped packets, have tested to high levels of E. coli.
Acting chief health officer Dr Rosemary Lester said the sprouts were sold at small grocery stores, greengrocers and the Footscray Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market from January 5. E. coli infection symptoms include stomach cramps and pain, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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