OSI lays off food workers at scandal-hit supplier

OSI China announced widescale layoffs on Monday after it was accused of supplying expired meat to fast-food giants including McDonald's and Yum! Brands in July.

A total of 340 workers will lose their jobs, including 226 employed by Shanghai Husi Company and 114 contractors to Shanghai Husi, OSI China said on its website. Shanghai Husi is owned by OSI China, the Chinese arm of US food giant OSI Group.

OSI China said most workers at Shanghai Husi have been on paid leave since July 21, the day after the scandal was exposed, and are now in the process of being laid off.