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Guidelines for Food Sales at Farmers' Markets
Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health
Bureau of Environmental Health Services, Food and Drug Section
(785) 296-5600
Retail sales of food products are regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The objective is to assure that all foods offered for sale are safe and wholesome.
The sales of potentially hazardous foods are restricted to protect the public from foodborne disease. Potentially hazardous foods are foods that consist in whole or in part of milk or milk products, eggs, meat, poultry or fish. Examples would include cream or meringue pies, hamburgers, hot dogs, burritos, egg rolls, jerky, summer sausage and similar products. Non-potentially hazardous foods include baked goods, such as cookies, breads, cakes and fruit pies, honey, etc.
- Ready to eat potentially hazardous foods may only be sold from a vendor in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Packaged potentially hazardous foods must be from approved sources.
- The sales of fresh meat or meat products, fresh seafood and poultry are prohibited.
- Home canned products, with the exception of jams and jellies, are prohibited.
- Home grown produce may be sold, provided that any pesticide use complies with label directions.
- Packaged products must be labeled with the common name of the product, and the name and address of the producer.
- All foods are required to be effectively protected from contamination.
- Hands must be washed often during food preparation.
Contact the Bureau of Environmental Health Services at (785) 296-5600 for additional information.
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