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Natick Board of Health approves T‑Market's variance to acidify rice for food safety
Summary
On Feb. 9 the Natick Board of Health voted 2–0 to grant T‑Market, 1245 Worcester Street, a variance to conduct an acidification process for rice intended to render it non time/temperature control for safety.
The Town of Natick Board of Health voted 2–0 on Feb. 9 to grant a variance to T‑Market, 1245 Worcester Street, allowing the store to perform an acidification process for rice intended to render the product non time/temperature control for safety.
Jessica Cliff presented the application and overview of the specialized process; consultant Bon Koo participated in the discussion. The variance was described on the record as a request to "Conduct a Specialized Food Additive Process; 'Acidification of Rice to Render It Non Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food.'" Donald J. Breda moved to grant the variance and Karla H. Sangrey seconded. The roll-call vote was 2–0 in favor.
The minutes do not list additional operational conditions, monitoring requirements, or a timeline for implementation; the board recorded its approval at the meeting. Any specific operational controls or permit requirements beyond the granted variance were not specified in the meeting record.
