Illegal migrants posing food safety risk

Migrants Hiding in Lorries ‘Put UK Food at Risk’

Thousands of tonnes of food bound for UK supermarkets may have been contaminated by illegal migrants hiding in lorries, a new report has warned.  Oakland International estimates that since 2016, more than 3,000 truckloads—around 80,000 tonnes of goods—have been put at risk, including chilled and frozen food, pharmaceuticals, and household products. The logistics firm says stowaways often board trucks in northern France and stay hidden until they…

Migrants attempting to enter UK in refrigerated trailers are ‘constant threat’

People hiding in trailers cause delays, increased costs, potential damage to goods and disposal of produce, researchers found. Migrants trying to enter the UK by hiding in refrigerated trailers present a “constant threat” to food safety, according to a report. The study, published by logistics company Oakland International, stated that 4,415 instances of a truck or van being found with stowaways seeking to reach the UK were recorded between 2016…

Illegal migrants posing food safety risk

A recent report has highlighted the food safety risks posed by illegal migrants entering into lorries transporting goods to the United Kingdom. The study…

Report reveals contamination risk in food shipments

The safety of food products is being put at risk by a rise in people using trucks to enter the United Kingdom, according to a report. Oakland International said the report, developed with market analysis company Analytiqa, shows the urgent need for coordinated action, particularly in the food supply chain. Clandestine infiltration of trucks refers to the illegal transportation of goods or people, often across borders. A distressed load is a cons…