03-09-2010, 05:30 AM
Greg, I wouldn't doubt that vendors were buying products via EBT in any farmer's market.
I wonder why prepared food products whether it be pastries, hot dogs, burgers, etc. are even allowed in a "farmer's market"? Shouldn't the product be fruits, vegetables, etc. and not something that was made in someone's kitchen? Who knows how clean and sanitary that person's home kitchen is?
If products like that are allowed to be sold, where is the health department and why don't they do surprise inspections and post the results (scores) like many other communities do across the US? Having surprise inspections and posted scores keeps the vendors on their toes and protects the public. What vendor would want a failing score and the results posted on a website for all to see?
I wonder why prepared food products whether it be pastries, hot dogs, burgers, etc. are even allowed in a "farmer's market"? Shouldn't the product be fruits, vegetables, etc. and not something that was made in someone's kitchen? Who knows how clean and sanitary that person's home kitchen is?
If products like that are allowed to be sold, where is the health department and why don't they do surprise inspections and post the results (scores) like many other communities do across the US? Having surprise inspections and posted scores keeps the vendors on their toes and protects the public. What vendor would want a failing score and the results posted on a website for all to see?