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Morrisons Stores Fail Hygiene Tests, Sell Risky Food
2 Sep
Summary
- Stores sold defrosted frozen food, out-of-date items, and had cleanliness issues.
- Inspectors found frozen food at temperatures well above the legal limit.
- Two Morrisons branches received one-star food hygiene ratings from inspectors.
Two Morrisons supermarket branches have been issued a one-star food hygiene rating following separate inspections that revealed significant risks to human health. These ratings highlight issues including defrosted frozen food, products sold past their expiration dates, and general cleanliness problems.
At the Caernarvon Road store in Cheltenham, inspectors found frozen meat and fish at temperatures far exceeding the legal requirement of -18C, with some items described as "soft and floppy." This led to the disposal of 431 items, including chicken nuggets and fish fingers. Concerns were also raised about staff awareness of food safety procedures, especially after a freezer alarm had sounded and a customer complaint was lodged shortly before the inspection.
In Wales, the Aberystwyth branch at Parc Y Llyn Retail Park also received a one-star rating. Inspectors noted dirty freezers and deli equipment. Ready meals and fish fillets were found on sale one day beyond their use-by dates. Furthermore, a significant quantity of ready meals were stored above the legal temperature limit of 8C, raising concerns given previous inspections also identified out-of-date food.
