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I don't understand why this is bad, though.

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."