Walmart store in Shenzhen accused of food safety violation

Employee claims management was trying to cut costs; company denies allegations

A Shenzhen branch of US-based retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, is facing food safety allegations as a scandal involving a Shanghai meat supplier continues to simmer.

The Honghu Walmart store in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, was accused of selling food beyond its expiration date, reusing cooking oil and reselling rice that had been returned by customers, a local television station reported on Thursday.