'Sundae' Company Chairman with 'Poor Hygiene' Promises Globalization of 'K-Sundae'... Kneels and Apologizes

"No excuse even if the report is out of spite from a former employee who was dismissed... It is our fault and responsibility"

On the 2nd, an internal process video of A Sundae manufacturer released by KBS showed water dripping from the factory ceiling mixing with the seasoned glass noodles inside the Sundae.
Photo by KBS '9 o'clock News' video capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Park Jin-deok, chairman of Jinseong Food, who was embroiled in controversy after a video showing unsanitary sundae manufacturing facilities was reported, stated, "I apologize with a feeling of shame and deep sorrow."

According to the company on the 5th, Chairman Park released a statement titled "I deeply apologize with a feeling of shame and deep sorrow" through the homepage the day before.

Chairman Park said, "Even if a former employee who was dismissed in the past harbored resentment and made a malicious report, it is entirely our fault and responsibility without any excuse, so I kneel once again to ask for understanding and forgiveness," adding, "I sincerely apologize to consumers for the unfortunate reports regarding the sundae production process."

He continued, "It is as if a death sentence has been passed on the credibility of the sundae that I put my life into making," and added, "We will regain the trust and confidence of our customers and consumers."

Jinseong Food Statement. Photo by Jinseong Food Homepage Capture

Earlier, on the 2nd, KBS revealed a video claiming that a food company with annual sales of 40 billion won was manufacturing sundae in unsanitary conditions. The released video showed insects on the floor of the factory steamer and water dripping from the ceiling mixing with the sundae seasoning.

Jinseong Food, identified as the controversial food company, explained on the 3rd, "This is a biased edit and groundless speculation," and "A former employee who left under unpleasant circumstances harbored resentment and made a malicious report."

In relation to this, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety conducted an unannounced inspection of Jinseong Food on the 2nd and 3rd, and recalled 39 sundae products manufactured by Jinseong Food and sold by 14 companies including E-mart and GS Retail for violations of the 'Food Labeling and Advertising Act' and the 'Livestock Products Hygiene Control Act.'

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