d. It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws
Explanation:
It is very important that you choose a supplier which has been inspected, particularly a physical inspection on its <em>manufacturing operations</em> as well as its <em>packaging operations</em>. There are regulatory requirements for food suppliers and they should have been subjected or have complied to the <u>local, state and federal requirements</u>. If the food supplier hasn't been inspected or doesn't want to be inspected, then <u><em>it's a red flag</em></u>. You have to choose other food suppliers in that case.
