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Naples and Puglia suspend raw tomato use in canteens
Authorities in Naples and the Puglia region of Italy have implemented precautionary bans on the consumption of raw fresh tomatoes in public canteens due to salmonella risks.
In Puglia, the suspension affects schools, hospitals, and socio-assistive facilities following an increase in salmonellosis cases, particularly linked to cherry tomatoes. This measure does not extend to supermarkets or private homes.
Following the situation in Puglia, the Municipality of Naples has also prohibited raw tomatoes in school and healthcare canteens. While no salmonella cases have been reported in Naples or the Campania region, the decision was made as a precautionary measure based on national epidemiological data. In Naples, raw tomatoes will be replaced by cooked vegetables or other safe raw produce, though cooked tomatoes remain permitted.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] No Salmonella cases have been reported in Naples or the Campania region. www.foodmakers.it · internapoli.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The suspension in Puglia does not apply to shops or supermarkets. www.buonissimo.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The consumption of tomatoes is still permitted if they are fully cooked. internapoli.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Raw tomatoes in Naples' canteens will be temporarily replaced with cooked vegetables or other safe raw vegetables. internapoli.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ban on raw tomatoes in Naples was adopted as an extreme precautionary measure. www.foodmakers.it · internapoli.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Puglia region suspended raw tomatoes in canteens following salmonella cases linked to cherry tomatoes. www.buonissimo.it