# Salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-raw-tomatoes-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-10-06T16:38:54.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Health authorities in Italy have implemented precautionary bans on the use of raw fresh tomatoes in collective catering following an increase in Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 cases. 

Initially, the Puglia region issued a directive affecting schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and socio-assistential facilities. This measure, prompted by a national Task Force meeting, requires replacing raw tomatoes—specifically cherry tomatoes—with cooked vegetables in approved menus. Epidemiological investigations linked the outbreak to a contaminated batch traced to Caltanissetta, Sicily, affecting several regions including Puglia, Lombardia, Lazio, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Following the developments in Puglia, the Municipality of Naples implemented similar restrictions in school and healthcare canteens. While no salmonella cases have been reported in the Campania region, Naples authorities adopted the ban as a precaution, opting to replace raw tomatoes with cooked vegetables or other safe raw produce.

## Claims

- No Salmonella cases have been reported in Naples or the Campania region. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The ban on raw tomatoes in Naples was adopted as an extreme precautionary measure. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Raw tomatoes in Naples' canteens will be temporarily replaced with cooked vegetables or other safe raw vegetables. (single source)
- The consumption of tomatoes is still permitted if they are fully cooked. (single source)
- The Puglia region suspended raw tomatoes in canteens following salmonella cases linked to cherry tomatoes. (single source)
- The suspension in Puglia does not apply to shops or supermarkets. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Naples and Puglia suspend raw tomato use in canteens

Naples and Puglia have suspended the use of raw tomatoes in school and hospital canteens as a precaution against salmonella, following reported cases in Puglia.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naples-and-puglia-suspend-raw-tomato-use-in-canteens

### 2026-10-03: Puglia bans raw tomatoes in collective catering due to Salmonella alert

Puglia authorities have banned raw fresh tomatoes in schools, hospitals, and care facilities following Salmonella outbreaks linked to cherry tomatoes, with a contaminated batch traced to Caltanissetta.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puglia-bans-raw-tomatoes-in-schools-and-hospitals-due-to-salmonella

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