Lidl Accuses Bulgarian Authorities of Pressure After Store Closure
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Bulgarian food safety inspectors have shut down a Lidl supermarket in Vidin after finding products stored at unsuitable temperatures, moldy vegetables and hygiene problems in its bakery, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) announced, while the retailer has accused state authorities of subjecting its stores to disproportionate inspections and institutional pressure. During the inspection, officials discovered 343 kilograms of fish, chicken, burgers and offal kept at improper temperatures, along with 270 kilograms of moldy cabbage. The products were ordered to be destroyed....
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