In that case food lion got publicly busted and undoubtedly had to tighten standards. What's the alternative in a system where you can't engage in undercover reporting?
ABC: "Hey food lion. ABC here. Do you guys sell rotten meat?"
Food Lion: "no. no we do not."
ABC: "Mind if we check?"
Food Lion: "Sure, just give me a minute to clean up some things so you're not seeing how we operate day-to-day. I'll schedule your visit."
ABC: "Huh. Everything looks above board"
Food Lion: "Yes, they do look that way today. On your visit. Don't come back without notice."
In that case food lion got publicly busted and undoubtedly had to tighten standards. What's the alternative in a system where you can't engage in undercover reporting?
ABC: "Hey food lion. ABC here. Do you guys sell rotten meat?"
Food Lion: "no. no we do not."
ABC: "Mind if we check?"
Food Lion: "Sure, just give me a minute to clean up some things so you're not seeing how we operate day-to-day. I'll schedule your visit."
ABC: "Huh. Everything looks above board"
Food Lion: "Yes, they do look that way today. On your visit. Don't come back without notice."