Rock melon sales are down by up to 90 percent after the fatal listeria outbreak on a New South Wales Riverina farm in February.

It equates to about a $15 million loss for growers, but there's fears it could reach up to $60 million.

Farmers are reassuring us the fruit on the shelves is safe to eat.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Rock Melon Association Development Manager Dianne Fullelove.

Rock melon sales are down by up to 90 percent after the fatal listeria outbreak on a New South Wales Riverina farm in February.
It equates to about a $15 million loss for growers, but there's fears it could reach up to $60 million.
Farmers are reassuring us the fruit on the shelves is safe to eat.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Rock Melon Association Development Manager Dianne Fullelove.

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