The House has decided on Thursday not to defend the cooking methods of an iconic Marshalltown restaurant that's in a dispute with state regulators.
State regulators had sent a letter to lawmakers earlier this month saying they were concerned with the cooking methods used at Taylor's Maid-Rite, which involves mixing uncooked and cooked hamburger in the same container.
The Senate had approved a measure allowing the restaurant to continue its previous cooking method, but the House stripped that from the bill on a 50-41 vote.
The Maid-Rite has been a fixture since the 1920s, hosting presidential candidates, celebrities and tourists.
Rep. Mark Smith of Marshalltown says the Maid-Rite will continue to work with state regulators.
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State regulators had sent a letter to lawmakers earlier this month saying they were concerned with the cooking methods used at Taylor's Maid-Rite, which involves mixing uncooked and cooked hamburger in the same container.
The Senate had approved a measure allowing the restaurant to continue its previous cooking method, but the House stripped that from the bill on a 50-41 vote.
The Maid-Rite has been a fixture since the 1920s, hosting presidential candidates, celebrities and tourists.
Rep. Mark Smith of Marshalltown says the Maid-Rite will continue to work with state regulators.
Copyright 2010 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
