Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds in Europe. Sicilian tomatoes are the chief suspect

EuronewsCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete October 24, 2025 at 01:32 PM

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Hundreds of people across Europe have been affected by a Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated tomatoes since 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). As of late September, there were 510 confirmed cases in 18 countries, with Italy reporting the highest number at 123 cases. The ECDC suspects cherry tomatoes from Sicily as the primary source of contamination after finding Salmonella Strathcona bacteria in irrigation water used by a tomato farmer on the island. This outbreak has also affected the United States and Canada, with 24 and 10 cases reported respectively. The agency calls for further investigation to confirm the role of Sicilian tomatoes and urges stricter bacterial control measures during the harvesting season.

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Germany 30% United Kingdom 30% Austria 30% Europe ×240% Italy 40% US 50% Salmonella Strathcona ×260% Sicily ×370% European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ×280%

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salmonella outbreak 100% food poisoning 90% sicilian tomatoes 85% european countries 70% bacterial control 65% irrigation water contamination 60% salmonella strathcona 55% health officials 50% ecdc 45% cross-atlantic outbreak 40%

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Sicily

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