Tennessee § 68-14-727 Food samples at farmers markets - Requirements

Tennessee Statutes

§ 68-14-727 — Food samples at farmers markets - Requirements

Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, a vendor at a farmers market is not required to obtain a license or permit to offer samples for consumption on the premises of the farmers market. Samples may include fresh produce; value-added products; foods prepared in a licensed and inspected kitchen; foods produced pursuant to §§ 53-1-102 , 53-1-118 , and 53-1-204 ; and hot food prepared on site by a farmers market food unit, if the vendor complies with the following requirements:

(1)Samples must be prepared on clean surfaces;

(2)Food must be in good, sound condition, free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination;

(3)Food must be honestly presented and safe for human consumption;

(4)Cut produce should be discarded after two (2) hours;

(5)Persons preparing or dispensing samples must w

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Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, a vendor at a farmers market is not required to obtain a license or permit to offer samples for consumption on the premises of the farmers market. Samples may include fresh produce; value-added products; foods prepared in a licensed and inspected kitchen; foods produced pursuant to §§ 53-1-102 , 53-1-118 , and 53-1-204 ; and hot food prepared on site by a farmers market food unit, if the vendor complies with the following requirements: (1) Samples must be prepared on clean surfaces; (2) Food must be in good, sound condition, free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination; (3) Food must be honestly presented and safe for human consumption; (4) Cut produce should be discarded after two (2) hours; (5) Persons preparing or dispensing samples must wash their hands frequently or have and use disposable gloves; (6) A barrier must be maintained between hands and food, such as gloves, tongs, toothpicks, or napkins; and (7) Sneeze guards or plastic or glass coverings are required to protect open food products from contamination, such as insects, dirt, and customers.

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