Poultry processor closed over ‘filthy conditions’

By Michael Stones

- Last updated on GMT

A Yorkshire poultry and game processor has been closed due to 'filthy conditions'
A Yorkshire poultry and game processor has been closed due to 'filthy conditions'

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A Yorkshire food processor – specialising in poultry and game – has been closed for the second time in six months, after inspectors found “filthy" conditions in its production facilities.

Rosedale Farm Products of Hornsea received a prohibition order this week from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

“This hygiene emergency prohibition order came as a result of the filthy condition of food processing equipment,”​ said a council spokeswoman.

“Extraneous matter and decomposing raw venison was found on site, with no hot water to allow cleaning and disinfection of tools and hand washing.”

‘Imminent risk of injury to health’

The prohibition order, which was granted on Tuesday February 9, prohibited the premises and the vehicle operated by the firm from being used for the purpose of a food business with immediate effect.

That was because both were judged to present “an imminent risk of injury to health”.

Flying insects and poor conditions

Operated by Charles and Margery Todd, the business was closed last year due to the presence of flying insects and poor conditions. Last year, the prohibition order was granted in September and revoked in December.

The latest prohibition order will remain in force until the council was satisfied there was no longer a risk to health, said the spokeswoman.

‘Filthy conditions’

“Extraneous matter and decomposing raw venison was found on site, with no hot water to allow cleaning and disinfection of tools and hand washing.”

  •  East Riding of Yorkshire Council

According to its website listing on the website Big Barn, Rosedale Farm Products claimed: “We produce and market poultry, including; chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, geese and turkeys. 

“All home grown and free range giving a fantastic flavour.”

Meanwhile, last month another repeat offender was ordered to pay £35,000 for running an illegal food manufacturing unit and shop without the necessary approval.

Mohammed Imran Kahn, of Cleveland Road, Bradford, was ordered to pay the confiscation order, after pleading guilty​ to failing to register the sites and for food hygiene offences.

Leeds Crown Court was told he had made more than £66,000 from his crimes but only had available assets of £35,000.

Rosedale Farm Products: what the inspectors found

• Cutting and processing unit was in a filthy condition, with extraneous matter and decomposing raw venison

• Food equipment in the cutting and processing unit was also in a filthy condition

• No hot water supply to allow an adequate cleaning and disinfection of work tools and thorough hand washing

• Vehicle used for transportation purposes was not in a clean condition

Source:East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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