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Second Person Dies After Eating 'Toxic Broccoli' in Italy as Veg Recalled

At least eight people were hospitalized and broccoli was recalled nationwide after contamination by Clostridium botulinum bacteria caused a botulism outbreak in Italy.

  • Tamara D'Acunto, 45, died after eating a contaminated panini in Italy, marking the second confirmed death related to a botulism outbreak linked to 'toxic broccoli' from a food truck in Calabria.
  • Luigi Di Sarno, 52, died after consuming a similar sandwich bought from the same vendor, resulting in several family members also falling ill.
  • A total of 17 other people have been hospitalized with botulism symptoms after eating sandwiches from the food truck, prompting a nationwide broccoli recall.
  • The Paola Public Prosecutor's Office ordered the seizure of the contaminated food, and authorities are investigating nine individuals linked to the food truck.
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