SNHD Warns Don’t buy food from illegal Las Vegas street vendors

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Large athletic events, concerts, and festivals are becoming more common in Las Vegas, which means there are more opportunities

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In locations like Allegiant Stadium or the Strip, street vendors who serve meals outside on the sidewalk are eager to make sales

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However, the Southern Nevada Health District advises against purchasing from unlicensed sellers. After the Raiders game, hot dog carts opened for business.

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The safety of the persons selling the food is also a worry in their warning, in addition to the safety of the food itself.

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Outside of games, hot dog carts sell food for a fraction of what it costs to get a burger inside the stadium.

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The Southern Nevada Health District cautions that they can't confirm the safety of their meals and that they might not be allowed.

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Eating food from unlicensed sellers could get you and your family ill, according to SNHD.They argue that buying food from unlicensed vendors could support human trafficking.

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According to SNHD, local law enforcement and the Health District discovered street sellers being sold into slavery by handlers 

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According to reports, the victims ranged in age from 13 years old to 88 years old.

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