Ron Hoelzer
Maine Food Technology Associates
Abe Thomas wrote:
>
> Leanna J Harder wrote:
>
> > 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.
> --
> Abe Thomas http://www.actroninc.com
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