Food safety failures reveal deeper risk for compliance leaders

Fifteen enforcement orders were issued to Irish food businesses in May, exposing systemic lapses in hygiene, registration, and traceability. Violations ranged from pest infestations and cross-contamination risks to unregistered kitchens masquerading as legitimate operations. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) underscored that these failures—entirely preventable with basic compliance systems—pose serious reputational and legal risks. For C-suite leaders, this signals a broader challenge: ensuring consistent frontline execution of food safety protocols in every facility, not just ticking boxes at HQ.

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