Overall, the 4,996 consumer complaints in 2024 represented a 13.7 per cent increase compared to the previous year, with 4,395 complaints.

There were two closure orders served under FSAI Act, 1998 on Lotus Asian Food Takeaway, 2 The Hill, Stillorgan, Co Dublin and Indian Spices (Restaurant/Café), 138 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.

Earlier this week, two food allergen alerts were issued by the FSAI about the possible presence of peanuts in specific batches of Domino's Garlic & Herb dip, Domino's Mustard and Honey dip and Carlos Takeaway Garlic & Herb dip.

A record 21 food closure orders were issued on premises in April, with rodent and cockroach infestations among the reasons

Le Chocolat de Frèd in Dún Laoghaire was one of several businesses served with closure orders

Some of the reasons for food business closure orders in February included evidence of a rodent infestation; significant amount of rodent droppings throughout a premises; and the preparation of raw chicken on the equipment sink, with blood present