B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2 million for serious food hygiene violations at three Birmingham stores, including evidence of mouse infestations. The company pleaded guilty to the charges following inspections conducted between 2024 and 2025.
Why it matters
The significant fine highlights the legal consequences for retailers failing to maintain basic public health and safety standards.
Published 21 July 2026, 16:06 BST Updated 11 minutes ago B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2m over serious food hygiene offences at three stores in Birmingham including foodstuffs gnawed by mice.
The company was prosecuted by Birmingham City Council after complaints led to inspections being carried out by its environmental health service between November 2024 and October 2025.
Locations included St Andrew's Retail Park where officers found mouse droppings and gnawed products on sale, the council said.
Mouse infestations were also found at Priory Square Shopping Centre and The Fort Shopping Park.
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