So anyone else notice so many strange random food selling in marketplace on facebook? is this even allowed? is it safe, poisoned?
Does anyone buy from them and how can you trust a stranger not to give you bad food?
Also why does facebook not take them down? all my ads do and there is nothing wrong with them like selling a console or something.
rice with chicken… lol weird rices i never heard of before, not trying to be raciest.
I like rice though..but I would not risk paying for something like that, plus they probably not making much money off it
Throw up a couple of screenshots for interest. I don't use FB at all.
Could also be pet food, scams or legit trying to make some extra money. Definitely wouldn't trust them whatsoever.
this does not look like chicken wings. https://prnt.sc/tmfiop
https://prnt.sc/tmfjek
all of it here under ''rice'' https://prnt.sc/tmfo5n
@Rukiata: image one just looks like noodles.
Gulab Jamun is an indian sweet. https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/793119/mah…
You need a license to sell food, exact laws will depend on state I believe. If in NSW for example you need to notify the council that you're selling food to the public.
When a food business sells direct to the final customer (e.g. from the premises or from a market/school canteen etc.), local councils will regulate these home-based businesses (unless manufacturing high risk foods, see note above). The business needs to notify the local council of their business and food activity details. Notification is satisfied via applications to local council for services, permits and approvals.
riceist?
They are delicious and affordable, 100% worth dying for. I've eaten food made by strangers all my life - random street food and night market food in SEA, still very much alive. You're very unlikely to die if you reheat your food properly.
What kind of rice?
Arborio? aged ? red?
I purchased some green herbs and mushrooms and have never been happier.
im talking about homemade meals/food not herbs or stuff like that
LOL!
facepalm!
If the have the food handling requirements its ok
https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/foodsafety/standards/Pages/…
I think it started in the height of COVID when we were in lockdown and people didn’t want to cook 7 days straight but wanted an alternative to the local take out.
Same thought though, not sure how I feel about buying food off random people on the internet
I think it started in the height of COVID
There was also lots of unemployed hospitality workers looking to make a few bucks from home.
There are people who have installed commercial kitchens at their own homes and have also obtained council approvals to operate those businesses. Such operations seem to be quite common in areas with large migrant communities as they go searching for food and other delicacies they were used to back home and seem to get a lot of business via FB and through word of mouth. Last year I went to a work mate's party and I was told the catering was done by a home business running a commercial kitchen with staff.
It's not just in marketplace, even in facebook groups, whatsapp groups, etc. Usually maybe mostly for their own circles. Indians sell food to their own people, Malaysians sell food to their own people, etc. I am good with buying food from strangers from my own country in one of my facebook group.
it's very common in other SEA countries but not here because of regulation requirements
The target market is probably their own ethnic group who would miss and appreciate such food.
I think it's a great chance to experience other cultures (mainly their food) without traveling.
Not that there is a choice, with the massive travel lockdown.
+1 on the first sentence. My thoughts exactly when I see food for sale in FB Marketplace.
The target market is probably their own ethnic group who would miss and appreciate such food.
It's been a long term trend for ethic groups to be selling "home cooked" food, via social media or word-of-mouth networks.
In my area, I've been lots of non-ethic food (sourdough, baked goods, etc) being sold via facebook. The common theme seems to be exorbitant pricing, pretty much the same as what you'd pay at an artisan bakery. No idea who the target market for those products are. Perhaps rich folks who want to do their bit for "charity".
you can report them to the councils.
probably councils already inundated with such reports, 2 years ago they might be interested, now the inspector just turn up at the door, press the bell and marked "no one home" on their ipad and left. No one want to stay lockdown for 2 weeks, even those on 80k pay and with pay!
That's not the case in WA. Councils are really active chasing them.
Home catering. Mum used to do this. Had to go through certification and council permit.
Then she posted ads on uni boards.
I'd imagine now you post your products on fb marketplace. Maybe even fb groups?
Obviously ask for certification and evidence before you proceed. But these should be cheaper than buying takeaway/menulog,etc.
You’re not their target market if you’ve to ask if it’s legal.
Er du dansk?
Yeah, I don't think anyone is supposed to be selling Food on Marketplace, so just go —-> Report Seller —> illegal items. Or promoting a business. I'm pretty sure any food sales is against T&Cs and they should technically pay for facebook advertising if they are a real business (taking payment of food).
Or you could scroll past it?
Where's the fun in that? Better to organize a parallel protest to BLM … FHM "Food hygiene matters".
Just think of it as "Street Food" on the web :) I've purchased Thai food, mainly rolls, a number of times from sellers on FB… all in my own local area of course.
If not interested, then ignore and let the rest of us do what we please!
Most of the ones I've seen the seller has their food handling certificate. I haven't an issue with it.
A few of my Indian friends with very busy jobs buy Indian food off the old grandmas. They call it the Brown Economy.
Help, I have a question, I was just casually browsing the facebook when I notice lots of car ads, and they're from randoms who I don't know. Some cars look brand new and others look used, is this even allowed? Are they even road worthy? Does anyone buy from them and how can you trust a stranger to not give you a bad car?
For some reason, all my facebook ads got taken down and they were genuine listings, but facebook didn't care, they took them down regardless; but these guys with their car ads didn't get taken down, how come? Maybe they are selling fake and dangerous cars?
Definitely illegal, due to lack of certification.
Certification is expensive, and depending on area and whether it's for immediate consumption you may require multiple registrations/certifications.
Do I think it's a big deal? No.
would not buy it
What kind of random food? If it's things like vegetables then it's all 'code' for drugs.