Food safety risks arising from food poisoning, defective products and other issues
First written in FY2017. 4 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 15 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「If such an event occurs, we will make every effort to maintain trust and minimize its impact on customers by disclosing it as promptly as possible.」
The company states its policy of promptly disclosing any food safety incident and minimizing its impact. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「We have established a Quality Control Department and thoroughly manage hygiene at our food processing centers and stores, as well as product quality, to ensure food safety so that customers can shop with peace of mind and confidence. However, if an unforeseen event, such as food poisoning or the sale of defective products, affects store operations, or if an outbreak of avian influenza or another disease causes food-related anxiety to spread among consumers, this may affect the Company’s financial position, operating results and cash flows.」
The company continues to ensure food safety through its Quality Control Department and to recognize the risks associated with food poisoning, defective products and avian influenza. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「We have established a Quality Control Department and thoroughly manage hygiene at our food processing centers and stores, as well as product quality, to ensure food safety so that customers can shop with peace of mind and confidence. However, if an unforeseen event, such as food poisoning or the sale of defective products, affects store operations, or if an outbreak of avian influenza or another disease causes food-related anxiety to spread among consumers, this may affect the Company’s financial position, operating results and cash flows.」
The company continues to disclose food safety risks arising from food poisoning, defective products and avian influenza, together with the response by its Quality Control Department. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「However, if an unforeseen event, such as food poisoning or the sale of defective products, affects store operations, or if an outbreak of avian influenza or another disease causes food-related anxiety to spread among consumers, this may affect the Company’s financial position, operating results and cash flows.」
The company continues to disclose food safety risks arising from food poisoning, the sale of defective products, avian influenza and other events. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「However, if an unforeseen event, such as food poisoning or the sale of defective products, affects store operations, or if an outbreak of avian influenza or another disease causes food-related anxiety to spread among consumers, this may affect the Company’s financial position, operating results and cash flows.」
The company continues to disclose food safety risks arising from food poisoning, the sale of defective products, avian influenza and other events. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「However, if an unforeseen event, such as food poisoning or the sale of defective products, affects store operations, or if an outbreak of avian influenza or another disease causes food-related anxiety to spread among consumers, this may affect the Company’s financial position, operating results and cash flows.」
The company describes the potential impact on its business of food poisoning, the sale of defective products, and consumer concerns about food safety arising from avian influenza and other events.