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  • From: Agraria Farm <agrariafarm AT gmail.com>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] The Health Department at the Market
  • Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 09:38:32 -0400

I'm not certain what it is in MA - but do you keep a reliable thermometer and
check the temps regularly. Can't imagine that won't satisfy them. And frankly
if you lose power or a charge - then you're in trouble with the appliances...

Barbara Marsilius Link
Agraria Farm

On Apr 5, 2011, at 10:43 PM, Allan Balliett <allan.balliett AT gmail.com> wrote:

> My apologies if this has been discussed recently and I missed it in the
> archives.
>
> It's that time of year.
>
> Market started this past Sunday and inspectors from the health department
> came to the market.
>
> They have taken issue with;
>
> packaged goat cheese on ice instead of powered fridge
>
> eggs in cooler with ice instead of powered fridge
>
> USDA inspected cyrovacced frozen meat in cooler instead of powered freezer
>
> Our state health laws state that eggs must be stored so that they are not
> above 42 degrees. I know most markets allow coolers and I assume most
> health departments expect the 43 degree temp. Our health department says
> that only a powered fridge will 'assure' that temperature.
>
> I know some of you have even more repressive health departments.
>
> I'm just checking reality and seeing how other states (counties, really!)
> handle cheese, frozen meats, and eggs.
>
> Thanks
>
> -Allan in WV
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