SuperValu in Cork issued with two closure orders after evidence of rodents found

SuperValu in Cork faced closure orders due to rodent infestations and expired food, raising serious concerns about food safety in Ireland.

• The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reported two closure orders against SuperValu in Cork after inspectors found rodent feces on the premises.
• In September, the FSAI issued enforcement orders for 10 establishments, including SuperValu, highlighting ongoing food safety violations in Dublin and Cork.
• The closure orders were part of broader food safety issues, with evidence of rodents and food sold beyond its use-by date, threatening public health.
• FSAI chief expressed concern over persistent serious food safety breaches, underscoring the importance of compliance with EU food safety regulations.