The Carabinieri Health Protection Unit, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, have increased inspections of traditional products. Various violations have emerged related to poor cleanliness and hygiene in workplaces, the absence of appropriate food safety measures, the lack of product traceability, and non-compliant labeling.
Some cases involved expired ingredients stored in poor hygienic conditions, with the presence of rodents. The NAS Carabinieri conducted 840 inspections in laboratories and points of sale of traditional sweets such as chocolate eggs and doves, ensuring the hygienic and commercial correctness of the raw materials right from the production and supply phase.
During these operations, irregularities were detected in 324 facilities, with 574 violations reported and the seizure of 2 tons of food worth more than 267 euros.
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Numerous measures to close or suspend commercial activities have been adopted due to serious hygienic and structural problems, with an overall economic value estimated at more than 5 million euros. In some specific situations, such as in a pastry shop in the province of Bergamo, products that had expired years ago and with non-compliant indications were found, while in two laboratories in Rome the owners were reported for selling industrial products labeled as artisanal.
Similar irregularities have been found in other areas of Italy, including in pastry shops and factories in the provinces of Caserta and Catania, where expired products, untraceable products, and products stored in unhygienic conditions were seized. These measures have helped protect consumer health and ensure compliance with food regulations.
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