KFC admits hiding antibiotics test results of tainted chicken in China and make an apology in official websit

KFC admits hiding antibiotics test results of tainted chicken in China and make an apology in official websit

Shanghai Daily, January 11, 2013  

Fast food giant Yum Brands Inc, owner of KFC and Pizza Hut, Thursday apologized for a recent "instant chicken" scandal and conceded it hadn't reported excessive antibiotics detected in chicken samples. 

The company published an open letter to customers on KFC's official website to apologize for not reporting the test results and for not quickly changing suppliers. 

KFC said it had found faults in food testing procedures, and a lack of communication inside the company and wwith the public. KFC also admitted it did not tell authorities about test results indicating high levels of antibiotics in its chicken. 

It promised to improve testing procedures and require suppliers to complete testing before delivering food to prevent problem products reaching the company.It also promised to strengthen communication with local government and report problems to supervisors in time. 



Resource http://www.china.org.cn/business/2013-01/11/content_27653880.htm