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Fortaleza Shuts Bakery Over Cockroach Infestation After Seizing 11.5 Tons of Food

Municipal regulators opened an administrative case that could levy up to R$24,000 in fines.

Overview

  • The Agefis inspection interdicted the Carlito Pamplona facility on March 10 after finding a cockroach infestation and serious hygiene failures.
  • Roughly 11.5 tonnes of bakery and confectionery products were deemed unfit for consumption and earmarked for sanitary disposal.
  • Removal concluded on March 12 after a two‑day operation that used four trucks making seven trips to clear the inventory.
  • Inspectors cited Fortaleza’s City Code (Lei Complementar nº 270/2019), applying Article 887 for unsanitary food sales and Article 876 for licensing violations.
  • The site had operated with a sanitary license expired since 2022; the company has 10 business days to present a defense, and residents can report concerns via Central 156 or the Fiscalize Fortaleza app.