Food Safety
General Mills leads with safety in all we do.
General Mills leads with safety in all we do.
At General Mills, food safety is fundamental to how we make food the world loves.
Safety is built into how we work every day, from product research and development, all the way to your kitchen.
Prevention comes first, supported by monitoring, testing and clear response processes. We identify any potential risks early so they can be addressed quickly.
Food safety is a shared responsibility across General Mills, and our global food safety systems are designed to prevent issues before they occur and to act immediately if they arise.
Our Food Safety and Regulatory Policy sets expectations across the organization, with accountability from senior leadership through to teams in our plants, offices and supply chain.
We regularly review performance, strengthen standards and align our practices with regulatory requirements and industry standards. This helps ensure consistency in how our food is made and maintains a high level of trust.
We work closely with suppliers and co-producers to uphold consistent food safety standards around the world.
This includes audits, training and clear expectations for quality and safety. Partners are expected to meet these standards and continue improving over time.
If a potential safety issue is identified, we act quickly.
We investigate thoroughly, work with internal and external technical experts and communicate clearly with customers and consumers. When appropriate, we issue voluntary recalls to remove affected products.
General Mills has helped shape food safety practices for decades.
More than 60 years ago, we contributed to the development of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points approach alongside partners including NASA.
Today, the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points approach is a global standard, and we continue to build on it in how we manage food safety across our operations.
