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Tisbury BOH conditionally approves Morning Dew Juice; foraged knotweed and nettles barred until sourcing is documented
Summary
Morning Dew Juice received conditional approval to operate in a shared kitchen but may not use foraged Japanese knotweed or nettles until it provides sourcing, training, and quality-control documentation; holy basil must carry consumer-safety labeling.
Assistant Health Agent Fred Hehre presented Morning Dew Juice's application to produce unpasteurized juices in the shared Yommi MV kitchen for sale at the West Tisbury Farmers' Market. The application included a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan covering blanching and sourcing, and the Board discussed risks around foraged ingredients where no state certification standard exists.
The Board conditionally approved the license but required additional documentation before the vendor may use foraged Japanese knotweed or nettles, citing concerns about identification and sourcing procedures. The Board also required labeling for holy basil products to warn that the herb may interact with blood-sugar medications, thyroid conditions, and is not recommended for pregnant people. Staff noted the vendor previously operated from the charter school kitchen; the applicant was not present at the meeting.
