26. Vendors supplying food samples must meet the AHS guidelines. All samples must be covered and be served by the vendor; uncovered samples will be removed. Vendors assembling bite size food portions on-site must:
1. Obtain approval from Alberta Health Services.
2. Must be served by the vendor to customers.
3. Use an AHS approved sneeze guard cover to keep customers from contaminating samples.
4. No open flames/barbeques can be used for heating up samples.
5. Food must be held at appropriate temperatures according to AHS regulations.
6. Have a thermometer available to ensure that foods reach an internal temperature greater than 74°C.
7. Keep perishable foods below 4°C.
8. Wash hands prior to handling food.
9. Replace samples if they are displayed longer than one hour.
10. Discard leftovers or contaminated samples.
11. Must supply garbage container in a location easily visible and accessible to customers.
12. Provide a basin with an adequate supply of water (container with a hands-free spigot).
13. Have liquid soap and disposable towels available.
14. Have a sanitizer (bleach and water solution with 100 PPM concentration and test strips) for cutting boards and utensils.
15. Refrain from smoking/vaping at food tables.
NOTE – Sampling may not be permitted due to COVID, the market will follow all AHS COVID protocols at the time of the market.