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Italian food authorities suspend multiple businesses over hygiene violations
Italian health authorities and the Carabinieri NAS have conducted a series of inspections across several regions, resulting in multiple business suspensions due to severe hygiene and safety violations.
In Catania, a bar-pasticceria had its production laboratory immediately suspended following the discovery of widespread cockroach infestations near food preparation surfaces and equipment, alongside poor maintenance and cleaning. The facility must undergo complete sanitization and pest eradication before reopening.
In the Salerno and Avellino provinces, authorities targeted bakery and dairy operations. A dairy plant in Piana del Sele was closed due to the presence of flying and crawling insects in processing areas and storage cells, leading to the destruction of high-risk dairy products. In Avellino, a bakery was suspended for poor hygiene, structural deficiencies, and the employment of undocumented workers. Additionally, authorities seized frozen goods lacking HACCP controls and bakery products without traceability. Other bakeries in Cilento and Valle Metelliana received formal warnings to rectify sanitary issues.
The total value of the closed structures is estimated at approximately 650,000 euros, with administrative fines and penalties totaling tens of thousands of euros.
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Avellino · Carabinieri · Catania · Cilento · Irpinia · Nas · Piana del Sele · Salerno
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The total value of the closed structures is estimated at 650,000 euros. www.ondanews.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Flying and crawling insects were found in a dairy production facility in Piana del Sele. www.ondanews.it · www.anteprima24.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The dairy facility in Piana del Sele had its operations suspended by the ASL. www.ondanews.it · www.anteprima24.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] A bakery in Irpinia was suspended due to poor hygiene, structural issues, and workplace safety violations. www.ondanews.it · www.anteprima24.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] One quintal of frozen food and 30 kg of bakery products lacking traceability were seized. www.ondanews.it · www.anteprima24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Administrative sanctions and fines totaling over 48,000 euros were issued. www.ondanews.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Undocumented workers were found at the bakery in Irpinia. www.ondanews.it · www.anteprima24.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Carabinieri inspected various bakery and dairy production and commercialization activities. www.ondanews.it · www.anteprima24.it