Urgent tomato health warning as 29 Brits struck down in salmonella outbreak

A warning has been issued as nearly 30 people in the UK have been struck down in a Salmonella outbreak.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) carried out testing which revealed that cherry tomatoes from Sicily, Italy, were the origin of the infection. Other countries infected include Germany, Austria and France.

Officials based at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control stressed that the risk of further infection will continue whilst contaminated seasonal produce is delivered.

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They said: "New outbreaks are likely to occur in future seasons until the root cause of the contamination has been identified and control measures implemented."

The ECDC added that foodborne illnesses are more frequent between June and October.

"The recurrence of cases in 2025, including those without travel history, suggests ongoing transmission and distribution of contaminated produce beyond Italy," officials said.

"The presence of cases in multiple countries underscores the need for continued surveillance and cross-sector coordinated response."

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