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Serious crustacean welfare and hygiene violations in London supermarket

Retail store - London, England

Serious crustacean welfare and hygiene violations in London supermarket

Mar, 2026

Serious animal welfare issues' seen at London supermarket. Observer "I am very concerned about serious animal welfare and hygiene issues at this shop. I have personally seen staff: Spit on lobsters and crabs. Throw them around and overcrowd them in tanks. Boil them alive. Pour bleach or chemicals into the tanks. Wash their hands in the tanks.
There are multiple tanks on the street front, visible to everyone, with fumes from traffic going into the water. This is causing distress to the local community and is extremely cruel. These practices must be stopped immediately."

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