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Re:Uber is destroying thousands of electric bikes and scoote... by jedberg on Thursday May 28, 2020 @04:45PM (#23342330)
Right exactly. They are not liable, but the donator isn't either. They've essentially erased the risk for the restaurant.
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Re:Uber is destroying thousands of electric bikes and scoote... by danans on Thursday May 28, 2020 @04:56PM (#23342486)
> That's not why restaurants throw away food. They do it because of liability laws.

Regarding the food distribution nonprofits:

> They assume the liability

> Right exactly. They are not liable

I'm not sure how to reconcile those comments of yours, but regardless, I think we agree that donations of food to non-profits for distribution to the needy incurs no liability for any of the parties involved, and haven't since 1996. It is a persistent myth that liability is a major disincentive to food donation, motivated by who-knows-what.

The USDA has even clearer guidance on this subject here:

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda-good...

And there are no lack of organizations to facilitate these donations with no liability:

https://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/resources/donations.htm

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