KFC sues three Chinese firms over false rumors
Posted On: Jun. 3, 2015 12:00 AM CSTFast food chain KFC Corp. is suing three Chinese firms and is seeking compensation of 1.5 million Chinese yuan ($241,950), reported BBC News.
KFC has accused these firms of using social media to spread false claims about its food, including that it uses eight-legged chickens.
"This not only seriously misled consumers, but also hurt our brand," said Qu Cuirong, president of KFC China.
The firms being sued are Taiyuan Zero Point Technology Co., Shanxi Weilukuang Technology Co. Ltd. and Yingchenanzhi Success and Culture Communication Ltd., said KFC.