AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
I am wondering if goat cheese submerged in olive oil is safe out of refrigeration for a few hours. This is to be sold in a farmers market situation. The cheese is in very cold refrigeration before and after the market. I've seen feta cubes packed in oil on the shelf in my local stores and am wondering if goat cheese can be treated the same way. What is the time and temperature safety zone for this product?
Thanks so much!
Answer Hi Valerie,
First, you need to check with the Farmer's Market you are considering selling your product as to whether it is even allowed by the health department to be sold.
If it is allowed to be sold, your local health department will specify how the item is to be handled during the market operation. My best guess is that they will require constant refrigeration.
So...contact your local health department for guidance on whether your product can be sold at the Farmer's Market.
