The 2018 Australian rockmelon listeriosis outbreak was an outbreak of Listeriosis, caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, later traced to rockmelon (also known as cantaloupe) grown by Rombola Family Farms[1] in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia.

[4] The NSW Food Authority began investigating a link between an outbreak of Listeriosis and the consumption of rockmelon in January 2018.

NSW Health first issued a public warning on 28 February.

[5] This prompted the Australian Melon Association to warn consumers to either dispose of, or return the place of purchase, any rockmelons purchased prior to 28 February.

[6] The outbreak was ultimately determined to be due to duststorm conditions in the area.