The numerous instances reported are very likely an underestimate of actual occurrences. The surveys also provided opportunities for meat inspectors to share their opinions and experiences on the recent changes to meat inspection programs. Some representative excerpts from the comments of government inspectors are presented after the quantitative data in each section. I do not eat out, and I don't allow my children to eat at school. We didn't used to have to put warning labels on product for 'safe handling' but we do now.
Companies are in business to make money.
In training it was zero tolerance, now it's nearly zero tolerance. I have been harassed by the plant. I have been labeled a troublemaker by the agency. The training seemed unclear and confusing. They stayed away from hands-on enforcement.