BOISE, Idaho — Central District Health (CDH) has issued a warning to the public about several food poisoning complaints associated with unlicensed food vendors.
Health officials on Wednesday said the “underground” restaurants operating out of residential kitchens are advertising their food on social media in the Treasure Valley. CDH said consumers should exercise caution when purchasing food.
“There are multiple risk factors in buying from unlicensed and unregulated vendors, but the most serious is the risk of foodborne illness,” said Natasha Ferney, CDH environmental health program manager. “These vendors may not have a sanitary kitchen that meets provisions of the Idaho Food Code or know how to properly store or handle food to help prevent growth of disease-causing bacteria.”…