> Hello everyone
>
> I'm a first time writer to the seafood list. I'm trying to start a small
> smoked fish business & was hoping to find out if anyone would mind
> sharing any thoughts on purchasing a used commercial smoker vs a new one.
> We've checked into some new "Koch" smokers, but we were hoping maybe to
> find something a little less spendy to start out with. We are looking
> for a smoker that will smoke up to 4or 500 lbs. at a time. We would like
> to have the temp gauge & probes to tell when the fish is done, (FDA & UL
> approved). Any comments or tips would be greatly appreciated.
> Thank You
> John & Leanna Harder
> hardriverrock@juno.com
Leanna:
I will let someone else that knows more on smokers answer your first part of
the question. However, just wanted to comment on the part (FDA & UL
approved).
I don't believe that there is such a thing as *FDA approved* equipment. FDA
may have certain guidelines for use of equipment. However, they do not
approve or disapprove a certain piece of equipment. Perhaps, others in this
group can elaborate on this and correct me if I'm wrong. Also, UL is an
organization that provides PRODUCT SAFETY testing and certification.
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