Somerset poultry farmer fined after 'falsifying' documents relating to salmonella

The Food Standards Agency said the fine had reflected the serious nature of faking documents and jeopardising food safety

Chris Brayford
clock • 3 min read
"This substantial fine as it shows the serious nature of faking documents and jeopardising food safety."
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"This substantial fine as it shows the serious nature of faking documents and jeopardising food safety."

A Somerset farmer has been ordered to pay more than £50,000 after failing to test chickens and eggs for salmonella before they went into the food chain. Following a joint investigation by Devon County...

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