OAKLAND \u2014 A settlement between retail giant Walmart, Inc. and the state of California will force the corporation to pay $16 million to the state for selling infant formula and other over-the-counter drugs after their expiration dates. authorities said.<\/p>\n
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones announced the settlement in a statement and said the county will receive $2.2 million in civil penalties and $60,000 in cost recovery. It was not immediately clear Wednesday whether Contra Costa, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties were parties to the settlement.<\/p>\n
According to Jones, an investigation by law enforcement found that Walmart sold expired infant formula and other over-the-counter drugs. Authorities uncovered no evidence the illegal action caused any harm to consumers and cooperated with investigators, Jones said.<\/p>\n
Jones said that Walmart has agreed to implement an enhanced training for employees and to devote hours ensuring that the formula and other drugs on its shelves are safe.<\/p>\n
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