Well, what do you know, Apple actually responded to the griping.
Not sure it means much but as a PR move it can't hurt:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/apples...54?tag=nl.e539
External inspections of Foxconn facilities, interviews with employees, etc.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57...col;topStories.
Shows a certain amount of confidence, at least.