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San Marzano tomatoes
Coverage of San Marzano tomatoes in the Nexus archive.
- Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit has been filed against Cento Fine Foods alleging 'tomato fraud' in one of its products, claiming it doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes. The lawsuit was filed by two California residents. The allegations could impact Cento's reputation and sales.
- Lawsuits say Cento tomatoes aren't real San Marzanos
Lawsuits claim Cento's San Marzano tomatoes are not genuine, alleging they are not grown at the base of Mount Vesuvius in Italy. The lawsuits question the authenticity of Cento's famed tomatoes. This controversy surrounds the origin of the tomatoes.