Naples – An operation by the Carabinieri of the Naples NAS led to the seizure of over 21 tons of food and the closure of eight supermarkets in the province of Naples. But above all, it led to the discovery of shocking situations, such as the presence of insects and mice among the food on display and in storage.
The findings of an extensive inspection conducted last September paint an alarming picture of hygiene deficiencies, ignored safety procedures, and widespread pest infestation in food processing areas.
The numbers of the blitz
The operation, which targeted 30 commercial establishments, produced record numbers: over 21.000 kg of seized goods, administrative fines totaling €81.000, and a total value of the assets subject to administrative restrictions of nearly €1.5 million. The value of the seized goods alone is approximately €350.000.
Violations: from the "opaque supply chain" to rats in warehouses
The irregularities discovered by the specialized military were multiple and serious.
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But the most critical situation was found in terms of hygiene and structural conditions. The Carabinieri documented, in many cases, a widespread and uncontrolled presence of pests—rats, cockroaches, and insects—precisely in the areas dedicated to the preparation, storage, and serving of food intended for the public.
Anti-botulism samples and the health alert
Given the severity of the conditions, the NAS They wanted to further raise the alert level, especially in light of the recent cases of botulism reported in Italy. To prevent any risk to consumer health associated with the consumption of contaminated, adulterated, or adulterated foods, samples of oil, eggs, and canned vegetables were collected and analyzed.
The consequences for the businesses were immediate and severe: eight of them were closed by the authorities, paying for the seriousness of the violations discovered with suspension of operations. The operation by the Naples NAS (National Anti-Corruption Police) sends a stern warning regarding compliance with food safety regulations, a sector in which, as has been demonstrated, carelessness is unacceptable.
Comments (3)
The violations reported by the Carabinieri are truly alarming; we don't expect to find such situations in supermarkets. It's important that the authorities continue to monitor the situation to protect consumers.
This article makes you think about how some supermarkets don't comply with hygiene regulations. It's incredible to think that food can be sold in these conditions. I hope more checks are carried out in the future.
The article describes a very serious food safety situation in Naples. The presence of insects and mice among food is unacceptable, and violations of food safety regulations are worrying. Greater efforts are needed to ensure consumer health.