Be careful with the order: mold pizza and hygiene scandals in Bremen!

Be careful with the order: mold pizza and hygiene scandals in Bremen!

Neustadt, Deutschland - In Bremen there are currently worrying news from the catering trade. Controllers from the food surveillance office have found considerable hygiene violations in two popular delivery services, namely "N-Joy City Express" and "Neustadt Pizza Service". These discoveries throw a sharp light on the conditions under which foods are prepared and cause excitement among consumers.

Alarming defects were discovered during the controls: mold infestation on pizza plates, dirty cutting boards with stick stains and heavily crusted machines. In addition, dirty cutlery was found in unclean containers and foods were insufficiently stored - such as meatballs, ham and cheese at over 13 degrees Celsius, while the maximum permitted temperature is only 7 degrees. The finding of an open tuna can and an uncovered soup pot on the floor was particularly frightening. Such abuses are not only unappetizing, but also hazardous to health.

repeated violations and consequences

The defects did not appear for the first time; Despite previous information, these problems were not sufficiently remedied. While the first progress was made in May by bought really banned Parmesan, the entry on the list of defects will remain publicly visible until December. This is done within the framework of the regulations that provide publication of serious hygiene violations. In fact, there were over 600 companies in Bremen in 2022 that reported defects in food monitoring, as Buten un inland.

The applicable hygiene standards are not just more than a annoying regulation, they serve to protect health. According to information from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, all food companies must ensure that their products meet the hygiene requirements under EU law. This includes training staff on health risks and compliance with the hygiene regulation.

consumers in responsibility

consumers also have a certain degree of responsibility when it comes to hygiene of food. Sometimes there are signs such as unclean sanitary facilities or missing soap dispensers and towels and towels indications of possible hygiene defendants. Even in the catering trade, the condition of the guest rooms is not a reliable indicator of cleanliness in the kitchen. Particular attention is offered in the case of perishable foods such as sushi, fish and meat, and whoever thinks that egg dishes for salmonella are not susceptible.

The recent incidents in Bremen underline the importance of food hygiene not only from the perspective of the companies, but also the consumers. Each of us can help to ensure that the quality and safety of our food is guaranteed.