Irish food safety body orders closure of 115 businesses due to hygiene issues including pests and decay.

In 2024, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued 133 enforcement orders, a 45% increase from 2023, with 115 being closure orders due to poor hygiene, unsafe food storage, and inadequate pest control. Issues included live cockroaches, rat droppings, and decomposed rat carcasses found in food businesses. The FSAI emphasized the need for robust pest control and proper staff training to ensure consumer safety.

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