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Caserta Health Authority Closes San Marcellino Restaurant After Salmonella Sickens About 60

Investigators are screening staff to determine whether an asymptomatic carrier spread the bacterium.

Overview

  • Patrons who dined at the venue between August 31 and September 4 reported gastrointestinal symptoms, and cases span multiple separate meals.
  • An 18‑month‑old child and a pregnant woman are among those affected, with several hospitalizations reported but no severe cases confirmed.
  • The first alert reached the ASL on September 2 after more than 20 members of the same family sought care at the Marcianise and Aversa hospitals.
  • Initial inspections found no major hygiene violations, prompting a focus on staff testing and laboratory analyses of potential contamination routes.
  • The ASL di Caserta’s veterinary service, led by Alfonso Giannoni, ordered the closure and urged symptomatic patrons from the stated dates to contact their physician.