04/06/2024
Once again, I would like to point out that anyone selling home baked items needs to be registered under the Arizona Cottage Law & you have to hold a current Food Handler's Card.
I see so many local people selling their breads, cookies & other goodies who are NOT signed up with the program. Frankly, it pi**es me off! Three alone today were brought to my attention. None of these individuals appear on the most recent list of registrants for the program. I have emailed the Department of Health to inquire about their status.
Those doing so put those of us who follow rules/laws at risk. IT IS ILLEGAL TO SELL YOUR GOODIES IF YOU HAVE NOT FOLLOWED ARIZONA LAW. By doing so, you set up all of us with the risk of higher scrutiny, potential for more restrictions and loss of income due those who choose not to follow the law.
Arizona laws are set to change sometime this year & the best part will be the ability to report those not registered under the program to the Arizona Department of Health. Seriously! I look forward to that!
Registration with program is FREE! Food Handler Card is under $15. Just play by the rules and stop trying to buck the system! It's because of those who think they are above the law that put a greater burden on th need for more legislation. Ugh!