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ospam (DJS0302) wrote:

> >Also, store bought baked goods have ingredients lists on them. So
> >people with allergies have a better chance of avoiding something
> >that'll cause a reaction.
>
> So what's to stop someone from using a used container from a store to
> transport something homemade? I could easily buy a package of
> cookies from the bakery department at Kroger, save the container, and
> use the leftover container to hold cookies I've made. If they're
> worried about listing ingredients on everything then what about
> church picnics? We always have a cake wheel at our church picnic and
> the overwhelming majority of the items consist of homemade goods.

Hey, no one said it makes perfect sense. I'm guessing that schools hope
and expect folks to honor the rules. Not saying they do, mind, but
that's the fond hope. Wish I could remember what the impetus was lo
those many years ago that caused the change in our district re homemade
class treats.
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