What is the most important factor in choosing a food supplier? * a. It is recommended by others in the industry
b. It has a HACCP program or other food safety system
c. It has documented manufacturing and packing practices
d. It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws

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 manufacturing operations as well as its packaging operations. There are regulatory requirements for food suppliers and they should have been subjected or have complied to the local, state and federal requirements. If the food supplier hasn't been inspected or doesn't want to be inspected, then it's a red flag. You have to choose other food suppliers in that case.