> If you're implying they were knowingly selling meat that had gone outside
> safe handling guidelines, *and* they were telling customers about it, I find
> that hard to believe.

I see no reason why an employee would not (or should not) say, ehhh,
kind of getting sketchy.

That would likely give the customer a clearer view on how to handle
stuff. If they chose to get it.

discount maybe <--

Likely it could be, getting meats 'within' safe food handling
guidelines.