Re-fermentation of KFC soybean milk genetic events

On the 2nd, Zanghuanet released the latest test results on the genetically modified components of KFC milk. The site said that three samples of KFC soymilk selected from the southern market had detected genetically modified components.

On February 19, 2014, the Zanthoxylum lab released the results of four brands of soybean milk genetic testing, and the exogenous gene components were detected in the KFC soybean milk samples.

On the evening of February 21st, KFC announced that its supplier of soybean milk powder reaffirmed in writing that they are using non-genetically modified soybeans, all of which are from the northeastern China production area. KFC also stated that regarding genetically modified foods, KFC strictly abides by relevant laws and regulations of the country. KFC paid attention to the content of media reports and conducted verification work in line with the attitude of being responsible to the masses of consumers. For the test results released by the Zanthoxylum lab, KFC welcomed the supervision of the society, but there were doubts about the sampling process of Zanthoxylum, the qualifications of testing institutions for detecting genetic modification, test reports, and distribution channels.

The supplier of KFC soybean milk powder also subsequently issued a statement that soybean raw materials are all non-genetically modified soybeans in the northeastern region, and soybean milk powder has never been used in the production of genetically modified soybeans.

However, the incident did not subside.

Zinc net recently announced that on February 26, Zhajia.com staff went to Huizhou, Guangdong, and randomly selected three KFC restaurants to purchase soya milk and sent it to a national-level authoritative testing laboratory in Shenzhen. They are: KFC's Huicheng Restaurant, KFC's Ginza Restaurant, KFC's Hengjiang Restaurant. The sampling process was witnessed and sealed by the notary public of the notary office. The lawyers of the law firm witnessed the entire process of the sealed sample delivery service inspection agency, and issued a notarial deed and a lawyer's witness letter. In March, the testing organization issued a test report: All samples of three KFC soybean milk samples were detected with genetically modified components. In the newly released video, Zinc.com called for food companies to comply with the requirements of laws and regulations and express their genetically modified ingredients in order to protect consumers' right to know and choose.

This morning, the reporter interviewed the public affairs and government relations department of the Chinese market of Yum! The company said it is verifying the situation.