David Crabill
@david
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No, canned vegetables are not allowed.
1. Yes, if you are selling at an external location like a farmers market.
2. No
3. The label is what you attach to all your products, which gives the consumer info about you and the product.
4. You have to contact your city’s planning division to learn what the zoning requirements are for you.
5. Start simple and small, and work your way up from there.You do not need to get registered… you just need to understand the rules and you can start immediately. I don’t know if there’s any way to “prove” that you are a cottage food operation, other than that you may need to get a business license from your county — at least that would show that you are a business.
No, I don’t think 4 days is long enough… I think that would fall under the category of a potentially hazardous food, and it would not be considered a cottage food. Maybe switching to evaporated milk would work, because generally cream-filled items are not allowed as cottage foods.
Michele, the product must change hands within Ohio. It is unlikely that you will be able to take advantage of any out-of-state sales.
For the law that goes into effect on November 1st, no, you do not need a food handlers class.
It looks like you’d be okay if your dogs did not have access to your kitchen. You may be able to do this by putting up a gate on the door or something. I don’t think it matters whether the items are potentially hazardous or not… either way, it could affect a customer if they are allergic to dogs.
Here are some links to online and in-person courses: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/foodestablishments/handler.shtm#training
Marie, probably not. Ohio allows a lot of different types of food, but I believe Wisconsin is the only state that specifically allows applesauce. You should check with the Ag Department for the final word on this, but don’t hold your breath!
Diane, thanks for the heads up! I always like hearing from locals that have more accurate information. Could you be more specific about what is wrong with the Georgia page?
