What are two major problems associated with traditional food safety systems?

The selection of the answer regarding the two major problems associated with traditional food safety systems highlights their reactive nature and potential for high costs. Traditional food safety systems often respond to problems after they occur rather than preventing them proactively. This means that issues such as contamination or foodborne illnesses are addressed only when they arise, rather than implementing measures to avoid these issues in the first place.

Additionally, these systems can lead to significant financial burdens. For instance, when a food safety incident occurs, it can result in recalls, legal liabilities, and damage to a company's reputation, all of which can be quite costly. By emphasizing how traditional systems are reactive, this answer accurately points out a crucial flaw that contrasts sharply with newer approaches such as HACCP, which focus on prevention and thus can reduce costs associated with food safety incidents.

The other choices do not adequately capture the central problems posed by traditional food safety systems. For example, claiming these systems are always cost-effective overlooks the hidden costs associated with reactive approaches. Similarly, the idea that they are strictly preventative and ensure total safety misrepresents the reality that traditional systems often lack the comprehensive approach required for total safety. Lastly, while reliance on documentation and training is important, it does not address the inherent problems of being reactive