The ODA conducts sanitary inspections of truck-sale operations and recognizes a growing number of legitimate vendors that offer wholesome products outside of the traditional supermarket setting. Department food safety experts, however, advise consumers to be cautious shoppers.
Consumers get what they pay for.
If the price seems too good to be true, consumers should inspect the product to determine whether it really is a bargain. Vendors operating mobile sales units in Ohio must comply with the same state food safety regulations followed by retail establishments, including ODA registration and periodic state inspections. Some Ohio counties, primarily in metropolitan areas, also require companies to purchase a city-issued vendors' license. Fresh beef should be bright, cherry red. Frozen and vacuum-packaged beef will be darker, more purplish red.