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