Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-05-14 06:15Core Viewpoint - The incident involving a consumer finding a suspected blood-stained band-aid in a rice dumpling from Lai Yi Fen has raised significant food safety concerns, prompting responses from both Lai Yi Fen and its production partner, Wu Fang Zhai [1][2][3]. Group 1: Company Responses - Lai Yi Fen has acknowledged the issue and has taken immediate action by forming a special task force to investigate the matter and has initiated a full chain investigation [3][6]. - The company has removed the affected batch of rice dumplings from shelves and is offering consumers the option for refunds or exchanges, along with additional compensation [3][6]. - Wu Fang Zhai has also established a special task force to address the situation and is cooperating with relevant departments for inspections [7]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Lai Yi Fen reported a revenue decline of 15.25% in 2024, totaling 3.37 billion yuan, and transitioned from profit to a net loss of 75.27 million yuan [9]. - The company has seen a net reduction of 600 stores, bringing the total to 3,085 by the end of 2024 [9]. - Wu Fang Zhai experienced a revenue drop of 14.57% in 2024, with total revenue around 2.25 billion yuan, and a net profit of approximately 142 million yuan, also reflecting a decline [10]. Group 3: Production and Quality Control - Wu Fang Zhai has stated that all production processes have designated quality inspectors, and employees with hand injuries are prohibited from handling food directly [7]. - The company uses specialized blue band-aids that can be identified if used by non-food handling staff, ensuring better quality control [7].