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Welsh Pub's Zero Hygiene: Diners Sick!
24 Nov
Summary
- At least 19 customers got food poisoning from clostridium perfringens.
- A pregnant woman suffered severe cramps after eating at the pub.
- The pub received a zero hygiene rating due to the outbreak.
Cwrt Henllys bar and restaurant in Cwmbran, Wales, has received a zero hygiene rating following a severe food poisoning outbreak. At least 19 customers suffered from clostridium perfringens after consuming a Sunday carvery. One affected diner, a pregnant woman, reported experiencing intense stomach cramps.
The pub attributes the incident to suppliers and has apologized, noting that no issues have occurred since the outbreak six weeks ago. They are awaiting an imminent re-inspection to amend their hygiene score. The council confirmed the cause as clostridium perfringens and stated there is no wider public health risk.
Food Standards Agency reports indicate urgent improvements are needed in hygienic food handling and food safety management at the establishment. Clostridium perfringens is a bacteria commonly found in the environment, which can cause illness if contaminated meat is not kept at safe temperatures.
