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Rat faeces, animal blood, mould spark $60k penalty for country bakery

ABC Australia · May 27, 2026, 7:39 AM

Key takeaways

  • The City of Albany prosecuted 21 charges against the business and its owners.
  • Albany French Hot Bread Shop was ordered to pay more than $60,000 for failing to comply with food safety requirements.
  • City inspectors found rodent faeces on food and raw meat dripping on fresh bread among a string of other breaches.

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The City of Albany prosecuted 21 charges against the business and its owners. (ABC Great Southern: Will Corbett)

Albany French Hot Bread Shop was ordered to pay more than $60,000 for failing to comply with food safety requirements.

City inspectors found rodent faeces on food and raw meat dripping on fresh bread among a string of other breaches.

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