Overview

• The incident occurred on October 10 at Mercado San Camilo in Arequipa while Bocchio filmed with his wife, chef Brenda Dávila.
• Bocchio says a vendor reacted after they touched an arracacha, allegedly gripping and striking his arm, which he described as creating a very uncomfortable situation without visible injury.
• He published the footage on YouTube, where the clip quickly spread across social platforms.
• Reactions online included strong support for the chef and apologies from some Arequipa residents, while others argued shoppers should ask before handling produce.
• As of the latest reports, there is no public response from the vendor and no indication of a formal complaint or official investigation.