Illegal food worth thousands of pounds seized from Wigan supermarket by environmental health
Thousands of pounds’ worth of illegal food has been taken out of the supply chain after a routine inspection at a Wigan supermarket.
Wigan Council’s environmental health team carried out a routine food hygiene inspection at Raan Nuch Thai supermarket, in Ashton.
The inspectors found a variety of food which was either not labelled or had no traceability information.
These ensure people know where food has come from, when it has to be used by, what allergens are in it and that it is safe to eat.
The information is also used so food can be tracked in case of a safety recall.
Raan Nuch has been ordered to pay £335 to cover the cost of the food being destroyed.
The council said its environmental health team works with businesses and will always provide advice and warnings where possible, before taking legal action.
Any concerns about a food outlet in the borough can be reported at www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Environmental-Problems/Food-Hygiene/Food-hygiene-complaint.aspx