In a federally inspected slaughter operation, every bird is inspected and inspectors have the authority to halt production for food safety violations. (nationalchickencouncil.org)
Last year, the Beijing Food Safety Administration accused the U.S. retailer of food safety violations, and in 2011, its China CEO stepped down after another food - related scandal. (cnbc.com)
In the past China has had to cope with rampant food safety violations, and Shuanghui has committed infractions, including one incident in which customers reportedly became ill after eating maggot - infested sausages. (scientificamerican.com)