A seemingly shocking act of destruction at a street food vendor in Colorado sparked a torrent of online condemnation. A video showing a public health official pouring bleach directly into containers of prepared food went viral, leading to widespread outrage and calls for accountability.
However, the City of Denver has stepped forward, not to apologise, but to defend the inspector's actions as a necessary, if 'extreme,' measure taken in response to a grave and persistent threat to public safety.
