End Of Street Meat In Toronto?
Ontarians could soon be chowing down on a wider selection of street eats after Health Minister George Smitherman announced Saturday that the government will update food regulations.
The new rules will allow street vendors to sell a variety of tasty items, including salads, fruit, pizza, samosas, soup and more. "By expanding street menus, we are making it possible for our food options to reflect our multiculturalism," said Smitherman.
"We are also helping a new group of entrepreneurs showcase their culture's culinary contributions to their cities," he added. The new law will also allow local health officers to approve items at their discretion. As of now, food regulations limit street offerings to pre-cooked meat products, like hot dogs and sausages.
The change will come into effect August 1.
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