Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Croatia sickens 132 in Italy

Italian health authorities report at least 132 salmonella cases traced to contaminated eggs distributed via a METRO store in Trieste, with Croatian businesses in Istria and Primorje identified as purchasers. Inspections are ongoing, and the source of contamination remains under investigation. The cross-border nature of the outbreak highlights supply chain risks in the EU food market.