Salento

Authorities in Apulia have banned fresh tomatoes from canteens, including in the Salento area, as part of a salmonella alert. The regional order stops their use in school and collective catering while investigations into a possible contamination continue. Local outlets across the province of Lecce are reporting on the measure and residents are discussing which products are affected and how long the ban will last.

Regional health authorities in Puglia have issued an alert over fresh tomatoes after salmonella concerns, ordering a ban on serving raw tomatoes in school and workplace canteens, including in the Salento area around Lecce. The measure comes amid an ongoing investigation into a suspected outbreak linked to contaminated produce, and other regions may follow with similar restrictions.