States ease food safety rules for homemade goods - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports

MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- Some Wisconsin lawmakers say people selling canned foods at a farmer's market, should not have to follow the same rules as large food companies.

In February, lawmakers in Wisconsin enacted the so-called Pickle Bill, allowing small vendors to sell high-acid canned foods, like pickles, salsas and jams, without a license.

Joan Arnold of Rudolph, says people like her cannot afford to build or rent commercial kitchens needed to get a processing license, so she approves of the new law.

Health officials say Good-safety laws are in place to keep the public safe. They are worried  people could get sick from foods made in kitchens that are not inspected.