60+ suspected cases of Salmonellosis in Pescara

In Pescara, Italy, local health authorities have documented multiple instances of food-borne illness among patrons of a centrally located, unlimited-service sushi establishment. A minimum of sixty individuals have required medical intervention, exhibiting symptoms such as elevated body temperature, acute abdominal discomfort, and additional gastrointestinal disturbances, subsequent to consuming both uncooked and cooked seafood at the aforementioned restaurant. The Department of Prevention of the local health organization has commenced a comprehensive inquiry to ascertain the etiology of the collective intoxication, which is currently suspected to be attributable to an infection caused by the Salmonella bacterium. Experts from the veterinary service, specializing in food hygiene of animal origin, have initiated inspections within the restaurant, including the collection of samples of both raw and prepared fish.