Walmart publishes its food safety requirements for its U.S. and Puerto Rico operations, which also cover Sam’s Club. For private-brand products, every site must be certified each year to a GFSI-recognized standard.
National brands need an approved annual food safety audit, and GFSI certification is encouraged; FDA or state inspections do not replace that audit. Fresh produce, ground beef, poultry, seafood, eggs, deli meats and frozen berries have their own rules, and several of them require GFSI certification even for national brands: check the page for your category.
Official sources
- Walmart: Food Safety Requirements
- Walmart: marca privada (Private Brand)
- Walmart: marca nacional (National Brand)
Sources verified on November 7, 2026.
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