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Safe Food Sampling Tips for Farmers’ Markets Vendors

Summary

The 2014 Safe Food Sampling law (Minnesota Statute 28A.151) allows vendors and food demonstrators to prepare and offer food samples at Farmers’ Markets (3 or more persons who assemble at a defined location that is open to the public for the purpose of selling directly to the consumer the products of a farm or garden occupied and cultivated by the person selling the product.) You do not need a food license for product sampling but you must follow the Minnesota food code requirements for “Special Event Food Stand” (4626.1855, B-O and Q and R). Foodborne illness outbreaks can happen anywhere and can affect a large number of people. Follow these safe food handling tips to minimize the risk of foodborne illness.