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Hosts are required to follow USDA food safety guidelines for handling perishables, introducing new operational considerations.
Airbnb Tests Instacart-Powered Kitchen Stocking: What Professionals Managers Need to Know
Summary
Airbnb is piloting a kitchen stocking service with Instacart in select cities. Hosts will unpack and organize groceries, earning $25 per order, but are also responsible for following USDA food safety guidelines. This pilot foreshadows a potential host services marketplace, so hosts should understand the operational and compliance implications.
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