Ireland – Sushi Production and Outlets Cause for Concern – Audit Published

FSAI

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today released the findings of a targeted audit that shows an unacceptable level of non-compliance by sushi production and processing facilities in Ireland. The audit of sushi manufacturers, restaurants and takeaway outlets revealed 76 breaches of food safety regulations, with some 90% of the businesses audited not having adequate controls in place to safeguard human health. All food businesses are legally obliged to have robust food safety control systems in place, however of the 11 premises audited, only one premises had no breaches of food safety and hygiene legislation. The audit was undertaken due to a reported 80% increase in the number of restaurants offering sushi since 2018. To coincide with the audit being published today, the FSAI has produced new advice on the safe production of sushi to assist sushi producers to comply with the law and the advice is available on: https://www.fsai.ie/faq/safe_production_sushi.html