Insect in food among nearly 5,000 complaints to FSAI

‘Muesli full of maggots and a piece of metal in a biscuit’ – complaints about ‘unfit food’ on the rise

Consumer complaints to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) about “unfit food” increased last year, with the organisation saying it has seen an “overall upward trend” over the last decade.

Insect in food among nearly 5,000 complaints to FSAI

A live insect in a burrito bowl and a snail in a box of grapes were among nearly 5,000 complaints made to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland last year.

A live insect in a burrito bowl and a dead spider in a loaf of bread: complaints to the FSAI last year

Of the 4,996 complaints, 32% related to unfit food, while 29% related to suspected food poisoning.

Muesli full of maggots and insect in burrito bowl among food safety complaints

Food being unfit for consumption was the most frequent issue reported in Ireland last year, with issues ranging from a toothpick in a bag of chips to foods with "off" tastes or smells

Maggots Found in Mayo Girls’ Hostel Food, Students Protest

Nagpur: According to a report published in a local newspaper, students residing at the Girls’ Hostel of Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (Mayo) in Nagpur are expressing deep dissatisfaction after maggots were allegedly found in the food served at the hostel mess. The matter was reported to the hostel warden, but no firm action has reportedly been taken so far. Sources indicate that the hostel houses female medical students a…

FSAI reveal the most commonly reported foreign objects in food as complaints rise

The number of complaints made to the Food Safety Authority in 2024 increased by just over 13%. In total 8,596 complaints and queries were handled by the FSAI Advice Line last year. The FSAI revealed there were 4,996 complaints from consumers, with 32% of complaints relating to unfit food and 29% to suspected food poisoning. Overall, the 4,996 consumer complaints in 2024 represented a 13.7% increase compared to the previous year with 4,395 compla…