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Food Lion LLC

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 1997

    Undercover television investigation and ensuing litigation

    An undercover investigation broadcast by ABC's PrimeTime Live examined Food Lion meat departments and alleged improper food-handling practices. Food Lion sued the producers and reporters; the litigation became a prominent dispute over undercover journalism, employee conduct, and the evidentiary basis for broadcast allegations. The case did not result in a damages award on the principal defamation theory, while the litigation record included findings concerning the reporters' conduct.

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