Osman Faruk
@ozzmozz
active 10 years, 9 months ago
Osman Faruk posted a new activity comment 10 years, 9 months ago
Thanks for your fast answer David. I’ve also talked with them via direct message on twitter and i think they know it’s illegal but doesn’t accept the truth for now as you sad. Should i warn them or contact with health dept about this app ?
-
Osman Faruk posted an update in the group California 10 years, 9 months ago
Hi David. Today i saw a app on ios appstore like https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/foodie-shares/id782612993?mt=8 which helps amateur cooks to sell their homemade foods. After quick research inside the app, i’ve realized the foods like pizza and meatball. As i understand, cooks who sell these foods probably don’t use the professional kitchen. So…[Read more]
-
Osman Faruk joined the group California 10 years, 9 months ago
-
Osman Faruk became a registered member 10 years, 9 months ago
Actually it’s possible that if people are swapping food and not selling it, then that would be fine. But I also see that they allow people to charge for their items. For most items that would definitely be illegal. If you sold your sushi on there and got caught by the health dept, then you would be guilty. But yes, if this app became big enough,…[Read more]
I looked at their site a little more and see that they also want their platform to be used by professional chefs and food businesses, in which case it would be legal. But they have a FAQ on there that’s very misleading, where they say you don’t need to use a commercial kitchen. I think they know it’s illegal but they’re avoiding that reality for…[Read more]
Thanks for your fast answer David. I’ve also talked with them via direct message on twitter and i think they know it’s illegal but doesn’t accept the truth for now as you sad. Should i warn them or contact with health dept about this app ?
He launched the app only 3 weeks ago, and at this point, I don’t think the health dept will care. I considered emailing him but it looks like he knows what he’s doing.
My friend and I started a very similar business for the cottage food industry (but a legal one), and since then I’ve been in touch with a number of entrepreneurs that have tried…[Read more]