this ain't livin': Who Watches the Watchers? Livestock Self-Inspection Is A Bad Idea
The poultry industry cannot inspect itself. Even if it were the most ethical of industries, heavily concerned with public health, safety, and welfare, there would be a clear conflict of interest. Every bird rejected for sale represents a loss for the industry, which means that workers will be pushed to pass every single possible bird, even those that are marginal or clearly diseased. Workers could even face penalties for failing too many birds on the inspection line, creating a situation where where would be an active disincentive to identify potentially contaminated meat and remove it from the supply chain.
