Scan the item in inventory removal then tap the 3 dots in upper right corner, tap view prior removals. If any pop up you can see who defected it and also reprint the label. If none show it hasn't been defected out recently. I do this a lot as a receiver since so many people surreptitiously drop...
Your food etl or your food and bev director can find the allotted space for vendors for your particular store.
Honestly receiving is a dumping ground and with little support from leadership thats very hard to change. Even with good support its hard but I wish you luck!
It drives me crazy that they cant just have the sweep on the day it says sweep. Regardless of unload time. Whyyyyy is it necessary to make it so confusing?