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}}'''[[wikipedia:KFC|KFC Corporation]]''' '''is an American fast food chain known for its Kentucky fried chicken and chicken sandwiches. It is a subsidiary to [[Yum! Brands]], with a revenue of $12.87 Billion in 2020.''' | }}<!-- for anyone planning on editting this, please change this. -->'''[[wikipedia:KFC|KFC Corporation]]''' '''is an American fast food chain known for its Kentucky fried chicken and chicken sandwiches. It is a subsidiary to [[Yum! Brands]], with a revenue of $12.87 Billion in 2020.''' | ||
==Consumer-impact summary== | ==Consumer-impact summary== | ||
* Security Vulnerabilities | *Security Vulnerabilities | ||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
=== KFC China Food Outbreak === | ===KFC China Food Outbreak=== | ||
https://www. | In December 2012, KFC China was exposed after an investigation reported and aired by an Chinese Television station<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-02-06 |title=KFC's Recovery in China is Going to Take Some Time |url=https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/02/kfcs-recovery-in-china-is-going-to-take-some-time/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=Food Safety News}}</ref> showcased the company suppliers, Liuhe Group and Yingta Group, sold chicken with antibiotics, hormones (allowing for birds to reach maturity in 45 days),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Ted |date=2013-11-17 |title=KFC's Awful Year in China Is Finally Coming to an End |url=https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/11/17/kfcs-awful-year-in-china-is-finally-coming-to-an-e.aspx |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=The Motley Fool}}</ref> and a banned drug known as [[wikipedia:Chloramphenicol|chloramphenicol]]. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Montlake |first=Simon |date=2012-12-20 |title=Chinese Animal-Feed Billionaire Takes Hit On KFC Food Safety Scare |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonmontlake/2012/12/20/chinese-animal-feed-billionaire-takes-hit-on-kfc-food-safety-scare/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=Forbes}}</ref> | ||
[[File:KFC China 2012 Sales Numbers.png|thumb|KFC China 2012 Sales Numbers]] | |||
As a result of this report, consumers in china were terrified of the news, along with the bird flu happening in march, it impacted consumers trusts, resulting in many of them looking for alternative options or boycotting. KFC and its parent company, Yum! Brands saw decreased sales, with Yum Brands in particular reaching as low as %20.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-02 |title=KFC's Food Safety Controversies in China |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/252206906/Controversy-in-KFC-Script |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=Scrib}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-04-11 |title=Yum Brands says KFC sales in China hit by bird flu scare |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-22103780 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=BBC}}</ref> | |||
Yum! Brands initially responded by saying that 45 day old chicken is the norm in the industry, however in January, they issued an formal apology to the public. Couple of weeks later, KFC China issued an campaign dubbed "Operation Thunder", highlighting the company steps to ensure the safety of their chicken. Along with starting an campaign, KFC also started a poetry contest on social media, with the winner getting an Ipad Mini. | |||
https://www. | With the company efforts to persuade customers of their product safety, a survey conducted in November showcased around 40% of participants were still concerns about KFC food safety practices.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-12-05 |title=Diners Not Convinced by KFC's China Revival Campaign |url=https://www.thepoultrysite.com/news/2013/12/diners-not-convinced-by-kfcs-china-revival-campaign |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=The Poultry Site}}</ref> | ||
=== Oprah KFC Coupon === | ===Oprah KFC Coupon=== | ||
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/oprah-kfc-coupon-class-action-settlement/ | https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/oprah-kfc-coupon-class-action-settlement/ | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[McDonald's]] | *[[McDonald's]] | ||
* [[Papa John's]] | *[[Papa John's]] | ||
* [[Chevron]] | *[[Chevron]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 05:34, 3 March 2026
| Basic information | |
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| Founded | 1930-03-20 |
| Legal Structure | Public subsidiary |
| Industry | Food |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://www.kfc.com/ |
KFC Corporation is an American fast food chain known for its Kentucky fried chicken and chicken sandwiches. It is a subsidiary to Yum! Brands, with a revenue of $12.87 Billion in 2020.
Consumer-impact summary
- Security Vulnerabilities
Incidents
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the KFC category.
KFC China Food Outbreak
In December 2012, KFC China was exposed after an investigation reported and aired by an Chinese Television station[1] showcased the company suppliers, Liuhe Group and Yingta Group, sold chicken with antibiotics, hormones (allowing for birds to reach maturity in 45 days),[2] and a banned drug known as chloramphenicol. [3]
As a result of this report, consumers in china were terrified of the news, along with the bird flu happening in march, it impacted consumers trusts, resulting in many of them looking for alternative options or boycotting. KFC and its parent company, Yum! Brands saw decreased sales, with Yum Brands in particular reaching as low as %20.[4] [5]
Yum! Brands initially responded by saying that 45 day old chicken is the norm in the industry, however in January, they issued an formal apology to the public. Couple of weeks later, KFC China issued an campaign dubbed "Operation Thunder", highlighting the company steps to ensure the safety of their chicken. Along with starting an campaign, KFC also started a poetry contest on social media, with the winner getting an Ipad Mini.
With the company efforts to persuade customers of their product safety, a survey conducted in November showcased around 40% of participants were still concerns about KFC food safety practices.[6]
Oprah KFC Coupon
KFC Security Breach
- Main article: link to the main CR Wiki article
https://www.bitdefender.com/en-gb/blog/hotforsecurity/kfc-security-breach-leaks-user-information
https://www.dataleaklawyers.co.uk/blog/1-million-kfc-customers-warned-data-breach
See also
References
- ↑ "KFC's Recovery in China is Going to Take Some Time". Food Safety News. 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Cooper, Ted (2013-11-17). "KFC's Awful Year in China Is Finally Coming to an End". The Motley Fool. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Montlake, Simon (2012-12-20). "Chinese Animal-Feed Billionaire Takes Hit On KFC Food Safety Scare". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "KFC's Food Safety Controversies in China". Scrib. 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Yum Brands says KFC sales in China hit by bird flu scare". BBC. 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Diners Not Convinced by KFC's China Revival Campaign". The Poultry Site. 2013-12-05. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)