Healthy Living

Food safety at farmers’ markets

Buying and eating local foods is growing in popularity because of the freshness of those foods and knowing who is growing them. But what about food safety when shopping for foods at farmers markets?  Most markets have their own food safety rules and vendors must also follow government food safety regulations. But you, the consumer, can take notice of the cleanliness at vendors booths. Most farmers are more than happy to talk with you about their growing and food safety practices and if they are not, maybe that’s a red flag.

HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM – Farmers Market food safety (1:30 mp3)

Home Food Safety – Tips for shopping at farmers’ markets

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – Farmers market food safety