Salt Lake County health officials warn against eating at unpermitted food stands

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Salt Lake County Health Department officials warn against eating at unpermitted food stands.

Officials stress checking for valid permits to avoid foodborne illnesses and legal issues.

Unpermitted vendors are illegal and unsafe, according to a statement from the department; it ecourages people to report them at SaltLakeHealth.org.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Health Department is issuing a warning about the possible dangers associated with eating at food establishments that do not possess a valid health department food service permit.

In a Tuesday press release, the health department urged people to check that any food vendor, "especially mobile vendors and 'pop-up' food service establishments," that they are considering purcha