Panic in Italy Due to Deadly Food Poisoning Wave

A deadly wave of food poisoning has struck various areas in southern Italy, resulting in two confirmed deaths and more than 17 serious injuries so far, amid rising fears of a mass outbreak that could lead to more casualties in the coming hours and days.

According to the British newspaper "Metro", the two deaths resulted from consuming sandwiches containing sausage and broccoli purchased from a food truck in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

The victims who died from this deadly meal are:

_ Tamara D'Acunto, 45 years old, died in the intensive care unit after consuming a poisoned lunch.

_ Luigi Di Sarno, a 52-year-old musician, passed away after buying the sandwich from a stall in the coastal town of Diamante.

Italian authorities rushed to open an extensive investigation to determine the source of the broccoli used in the sandwiches, amid fears that the ingredients may have been distributed to other outlets in different parts of the country.

Quantities of broccoli from the implicated store have been seized, along with the sandwiches linked to the deaths. The Italian public prosecutor's office continues to investigate the incident in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.

According to sources, the poisoning is suspected to be caused by a rare disease in the broccoli used to prepare the sandwiches, raising questions about the safety of food supply chains and the monitoring of fresh product quality.

Similar cases of poisoning have appeared in other Italian regions, including the city of Cagliari, prompting health authorities to issue urgent warnings to citizens about consuming preserved or canned foods, especially if the packages are not tightly sealed or show signs of damage.

The affected individuals are currently receiving treatment in specialized hospitals, amid a widespread health alert to try to control the situation and prevent its spread to other areas.