The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has reported that it served 12 closure orders on premises during May, two of which were in Limerick.
A ‘Closure Order’ was issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive on Centra Lower William Street (supermarket), 9 William Street, Limerick under the provisions of the FSAI Act, 1998.
A second closure order was issued to Kashmir Kebab House (take away), 15 Davis Street, Limerick, under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010
Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI stated that food businesses need to be extra vigilant during the warmer weather.
“It is particularly important during the summer months that all food businesses adhere to the strictest food safety measures. A rise in temperature during warm weather increases the potential for the bugs to multiply which can cause food poisoning. It is vital that food is chilled and stored at the correct temperature in line with best food safety practices. All food businesses must have robust food safety management systems in place to ensure the highest protection for their customers. We advise all food businesses, to ensure they are prepared for the increase in temperature and that all staff are trained to ensure that best food safety procedures are understood and applied”.
