Aker Seafoods facility closed

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Aker Seafoods facility closed

Aftenposten - Oslo,Norway

http://www.aftenposten.no/english/business/article2041188.ece

A Food Safety Authority inspector called the conditions the worst he

had ever seen after falling ill at the Aker Seafoods facility in

Vardø in northern Norway.

The FSA shut down the Aker Seafoods unit after three inspectors

carried out a check on Oct. 1.

Large areas of damp and rot damage were found, and mold growth and

formations behind wall panels throughout the plant, NRK (Norwegian

Broadcasting) reports.

Inspector Håkon Arne Larsen discovered large areas of rot after

tearing away a few plastic panels in the landing and cold storage

areas. He developed breathing difficulties and an aggressive rash on

his face. The other inspectors became dizzy, nauseated and

experienced headaches, NRK reports.

Larsen told NRK that after touching one of the infected areas he

touched his face before washing his hands and immediately developed

a rash.

Regional director for Aker Seafoods in Finnmark County,

Sørensen, was unaware of the conditions.

" This is new to us, and we have had previous inspections where mold

and rot were not detected. We have to sit down and take a look at

the cause of what the FSA has found, Sørensen said.