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 sy

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."