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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.