Sysco settles California improper drop site storage claims, Reiterates commitment to food safety
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Wall Street Journal] - July 18, 2014 -
HOUSTON, Sysco Corporation has agreed to settle with the State of California all claims related to its past use of drop sites in the state. The $19.4 million settlement includes a payment of $15 million in penalties, $3.3 million to fund four California Department of Public Health investigator positions for five years, a $1 million donation to food banks across California, and $127,000 in costs.
Bill Delaney, Sysco CEO, said, "First, as we stated in September 2013, we eliminated the use of drop sites across Sysco. Second, we have introduced mandatory, annual food safety training for all employees across Sysco. Third, we are implementing additional and improved food safety reporting, monitoring and compliance controls across our operations to ensure adherence to our policies."
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