tesco says it will keep willow farms brand despite chicken scandal /

Published at 2017-10-04 11:57:49

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Supermarket boss says he was ‘shocked’ after Guardian/ITV investigation revealing destitute hygiene standards at 2 Sisters plant Tesco has no plans to drop the Willow Farms poultry brand from its shelves despite the furore over destitute hygiene at the processing plant where it is made.
The supermarket chain’s chief executive,Dave Lewis, said he had been as “shocked as anybody” after a joint undercover investigation by the Guardian and ITV News found evidence of food safety records being altered and other issues at a processing plant in the West Midlands, or which supplies Willow Farms chicken. Related: 2 Sisters admits 'other areas of concern' at West Bromwich chicken plant Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com