Liverpool Restaurant Owner Charged Over Rodent Infestation After Zero Food Hygiene Rating
A Liverpool restaurant owner, Dove Ross-Williams, was charged with three counts of breaching food safety and hygiene regulations after health inspectors found 27 mice and evidence of severe rodent infestation at Chung Ku in August 2019. The inspection revealed droppings in food preparation areas, a dead mouse under equipment, and poor cleaning practices. The restaurant was closed voluntarily for two weeks, and Ross-Williams pleaded guilty, receiving a £3,050 fine.
Disgusting 'Rat House' Infestation in Hasting, Victoria Sparks Neighbor Concerns
Neighbors in Hasting, Victoria, express growing fear over a home infested with hundreds of giant rats, describing the stench, vermin activity, and fire hazards. Residents have urged the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to act for years, with the council finally launching a clean-up operation as of February 22, 2021.
Consumer Complaints Highlight Food Safety Issues in Ireland
In 2021, Ireland's Food Safety Authority received 2,772 consumer complaints about unfit food, poor hygiene, and contamination such as glass in soup, live insects in rice, and snails in spinach. While complaints fell from 2019 due to Covid-19 business closures, the reduction is attributed to the pandemic rather than improved standards. Issues also included lack of handwashing facilities, allergen information, and food labelling errors. A surge in Covid-19 and Brexit-related queries was noted, with the authority providing targeted guidance to food businesses.
Dublin Couple Face Thousands in Car Repair Costs After Rats Damage Electronics
A Dublin couple fears they will have to pay thousands to repair their car after rats chewed through the electronics at their city centre flat complex. The 2017 vehicle, which had recently passed its NCT, suffered damage when the rodents disrupted engine management systems, leading to flashing warnings and malfunctioning sensors. The incident highlights a growing rat problem in Dublin's flat complexes, with similar cases reported and some cars written off. Local TD Chris Andrews has urged the council to appoint a 'Rat Tzar' and establish a dedicated rat squad to address the issue.
Teen Mom Kailyn Lowry Reveals Twenty Flying Squirrels in Attic
Kailyn Lowry shares on her Coffee Convos podcast that twenty flying squirrels have taken residence in her attic, causing her distress and prompting concerns about previous bat removal issues.
Rat Infestation and Health Hazards Shut Down Multiple Food Trucks and Starbucks in Las Vegas
Health inspectors shut down Ibarra's Commissary on Feb. 1 for a rat infestation, Birrieria Dimas on Feb. 2 for lack of water and improper handwashing, Starbucks on Lake Mead Boulevard on Feb. 1 for no hot water and unsafe food storage, and Starseeds on Feb. 2 for inadequate refrigeration. The Dapper Doughnut was also shut down on Feb. 4 for using an unapproved hot water dispenser. All establishments reopened with 'A' grades after addressing the issues.
Rat Warning to Businesses as Infestations Reach Biblical Levels in UK Empty Buildings
Pest controllers warn landlords and building owners about severe rat and mouse infestations in vacant UK buildings due to lockdowns, food stockpiling, and prolonged closures. Rats are breeding rapidly and can cause significant damage by chewing electrical wiring and other infrastructure. Experts urge businesses to inspect properties well before reopening to prevent discovering advanced infestations.
Super-sized Mice Eating Seabird Chicks on Gough Island, RSPB Warns of Extinction by 2057
Invasive mice on Gough Island have grown to 50% larger than average and are preying on MacGillivray's prion chicks, with only one chick surviving out of 50 monitored nests in 2020. Since 2014, only 21 chicks have fledged from 370 nests. The RSPB warns there's a 31% chance the seabird species will go extinct on the island by 2057 unless the mice are eradicated. A mouse eradication campaign, delayed by the pandemic, is set to begin in 2021.
Pest Infestation and Vermin Complaints at Beaumont Hospital
Staff at Beaumont Hospital reported multiple pest infestations and vermin sightings across various units in 2020, including insects in dialysis and detox wards, mice in canteens and staff rooms, and bluebottles in a cath lab. A total of 65 work orders were placed with a pest control company, with recurring issues in the intensive care unit pantry, X-ray canteen, and mortuary grounds. Pest controllers conducted routine and follow-up visits as part of a contracted health and safety process.