In a significant move to address food safety concerns, Shanghai authorities have announced the revocation of licenses for Shanghai Green Jie Industrial Development Co., following a series of violations uncovered during an investigation. The probe was initiated after complaints from parents regarding contaminated shrimp and scrambled egg dishes served to students on September 15. The investigation revealed multiple illegal activities, including improper food handling, bid rigging, and systematic cover-ups by the company. The company’s operator, surnamed Zhang, along with eight other individuals, has been arrested. Additionally, Bright Food (Group) Co Ltd, a state-owned enterprise, has taken over meal provision for 484 schools across the city since September 23. The investigation team discovered that Green Jie staff failed to wash shrimp before cooking, leading to the discovery of worms in the food. Managers reported the issue to Zhang, who ordered the destruction of all shrimp distributed to 211 schools that day but concealed the incident. Further investigations revealed improper handling of frozen shrimp in seven school kitchens and a history of unreported food safety issues. Due to its organized efforts to falsify and destroy evidence, the company’s food business license will be revoked, and key personnel face fines and a five-year ban from the food industry. Shanghai’s education and market authorities have pledged to strengthen supply chain management and enhance oversight of school meals to prevent future incidents.