Bird poo, dead flies and rodent droppings among reasons for food business closures

Ten businesses were shut down last month for food safety reasons. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Bird faeces, dead flies and rodent droppings were among the reasons that food businesses across the country were forced to close in August.

The latest enforcement report from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) was published on Tuesday and showed that 10 businesses were shut down last month for food safety reasons.