Thank you.
Mr. Kyte, you have just told us that you are not an expert in food inspection. Neither am I. But scientists have also told us that having more inspectors in every plant will not necessarily result in any bacteria being found. You cannot smell bacteria, nor see them. Unless the facilities are so unsanitary that you decide to shut down the line, I understand that a visual inspection...
People want to have confidence in their food inspection system. I do not doubt the industry's capacity to conduct inspections. The industry does not want to lose its reputation, or have people become ill, or worse, have people die as a result of what can happen in a plant. With its taxes, the public wants to feel sure that independent inspections are being done, by the government in this case, and that there are more inspectors on the plant floor to take samples.
You are not an expert, but you think that having more inspectors will not necessarily solve the problem. But bacteria can be found if samples are taken and if the cleanliness of equipment is checked. Those are the things that can be improved so that people can have more confidence in their food safety system.
Do you agree?