Associated Press - November 21, 2009 10:05 AM ET
RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) - A new state law requires that food sold at holiday bazaars and bake sales must carry detailed labels about the food contents.
The Wyoming Legislature passed a law earlier this year allowing cottage food business operators to make certain foods in home kitchens, rather than in licensed and inspected commercial kitchens.
Stephanie Styvar, a Riverton area representative for Wyoming Department of Agriculture Consumer Health Services, says the labels are meant to protect consumers with food allergies.
A department official says inspections are possible. The food contents may be listed on a poster when the items are sold at a manned booth.
Under the new law, foods that still must be prepared in licensed kitchens are salsa, relish, salad dressing, home-canned foods, meat and dairy products.
Information from: The (Riverton) Ranger, http://www.dailyranger.com
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