Lawsuits say Cento tomatoes aren't real San Marzanos
Summary
Two federal lawsuits have been filed against Cento Fine Foods, the largest U.S. seller of San Marzano tomatoes, claiming their tomatoes are not authentic San Marzanos. Cento denies the claims and says their tomatoes are genuine, certified, and traceable to the region near Mount Vesuvius in Italy.Key Facts
- Cento Fine Foods is the biggest seller of San Marzano tomatoes in the U.S.
- Two lawsuits allege that Cento's tomatoes are not authentic San Marzanos.
- One lawsuit, filed in New York, claims Cento could not produce as many authentic San Marzano tomatoes as they say.
- Another lawsuit, filed in California, says the cans lack the proper labeling to prove the tomatoes are true San Marzanos.
- Cento says an independent agency, Agri-Cert, certifies their production methods and tomatoes.
- The company claims it owns and runs its own production facility in the San Marzano region of Italy.
- San Marzano tomatoes are known for their sweet taste, low acidity, and cost about twice as much as other tomatoes.
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