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B&M Retail Ltd fined £2m for food hygiene failings in Birmingham
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2 million due to serious food hygiene violations at three Birmingham stores. The company faced prosecution from Birmingham City Council after inspections revealed rodent infestations, including mouse droppings near children's toys and contaminated food packaging. The fines were imposed following guilty pleas at Birmingham Magistrates' Court, with a sentencing hearing on July 13. The firm was also ordered to cover prosecution costs of £18,104 and a £2,000 victim surcharge, to be paid within 28 days. This case highlights significant food safety enforcement, which may impact consumer trust in B&M (BME).
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Morrisons (MRW) Fined £750K for Bakery Hygiene Violations
Morrisons (MRW) has been fined £750,000 following a routine inspection at its Cwmbran branch, where environmental health officers uncovered multiple hygiene violations, including poor cleanliness and 51 flaws in food safety management. The fine was reduced from £1.1 million due to an early guilty plea. Additionally, the supermarket was ordered to pay costs of £11,221.38 and a £2,000 victim surcharge. The bakery was immediately closed for deep cleaning after the violations were discovered, raising concerns about customer safety and health.
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