E. Coli Outbreak – Jack In The Box
Over 700 E. Coli illnesses were recorded from tainted beef patties at Jack In The Box outlets in California, Nevada, Idaho, and Washington between 1992 and 1993. Tragically, E. coli caused the deaths of four children, and it also caused serious brain damage and other problems in several more.
E. Coli Outbreak Jack In The Box
Accounting Errors – Krispy Kreme
An internal study from Krispy Kreme that was published in 2005 by The New York Times reportedly acknowledged that over $25 million had been lost due to improper accounting.
The SEC concluded in 2009 that the chain’s leadership had exaggerated business profits after conducting an investigation. Though not much was required of the corporation, three executives were punished with a $600,000 fine. Publicly, Krispy Kreme continues to insist that there was no fraud.
Accounting Errors Krispy Kreme
