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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. The sale of non-potentially hazardous foods is allowed at farmers
markets. Non-potentially hazardous foods include baked goods, such as
cookies, breads, cakes, cinnamon rolls and fruit pies. Other
non-potentially hazardous foods include fresh fruits and vegetables,
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Other guidelines:
- Ready to eat potentially hazardous foods may only be sold from a
vendor in compliance with all 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.
- Sales of frozen meats are allowed if from an inspected source,
labeled properly and maintained frozen.
- Eggs may be sold if maintained at 41°F. Egg producers should
register with the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
- 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 while on sale or display are required to be effectively
protected from contamination.
Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau of Consumer
Health
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