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Kahish posted an update in the group California 10 years, 6 months ago
All Mixed Up In Humboldt: specialty seasoning and baking mixes
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David started the topic SHARE Conference in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
Peers is hosting a conference about sharing in a couple weeks! AND you can get a 50% discount on registration. I put all the information here: http://forrager.com/2014/05/02/share-conference/
I will be attending… hope to see some of you there too!
David replied to the topic do need licence to sell food fro my house in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
You need a commercial (and catering, I believe) license, and you need to cook your foods in a commercial kitchen: http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic How to ship baked goods in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
Colorado actually doesn’t specifically say in their online resources that shipping is disallowed, but if you asked the health dept, I’m 95% sure they would say no to shipping. You can interpret it however you want, but interstate sales are definitely not allowed.
David replied to the topic Frozen cookie dough in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
I know someone in San Francisco (Cookie Dough Cookies) that was approved to sell cookie dough made with pasteurized eggs. He doesn’t freeze it but that doesn’t matter. Even still, your county might not allow it, but it’s definitely possible.
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David replied to the topic Bay Area CFO in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
You must start your CFO in the home you primarily live in.
1) You can sell cakes directly in other counties in CA. You can’t sell indirectly unless the counties coordinate with each other and agree on it.
2) It’s a little more expensive and complicated, but it’s best to get the Class B up-front if you think you’ll use it in the next year. If you…[Read more]David replied to the topic Nut butter or Nut mix ??? in the forum California 10 years, 7 months ago
Even though the liquid version is shelf-stable, that doesn’t mean they would approve it.
If it has a smooth consistency, then it would probably be a nut butter, even though it’s dried. Nut butters that aren’t dried are okay, so I can’t see why this wouldn’t be allowed.
David replied to the topic ice cream in the forum California 10 years, 7 months ago
Basically, your final product needs to be non-potentially hazardous. When you add milk to cake batter and then bake it, it is no longer considered potentially hazardous. When you mix milk into frosting, the sugar stabilizes it and the final frosting product is non-perishable. Ice cream is a potentially hazardous food and cannot go in a cottage…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Nut butter or Nut mix ??? in the forum California 10 years, 7 months ago
This is an interesting product… haven’t seen something like it before. On your site you say that your creamers come in “liquid or powder”. It does sound like the liquid version would probably not be allowed.
However, you should be okay with the dry version. As long as the consumer is adding the water, there shouldn’t be any issues. I’d imagine…[Read more]
Heather Barrett posted an update in the group California 10 years, 7 months ago
So I was wondering if any one knew if you can make Gingerbeer and get a CFO permit to do so?
David replied to the topic Fermented beverages in the forum California 10 years, 7 months ago
The list hasn’t been updated and you can request an addition with these links:
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/Documents/fdbCFOaddfoodrequest.pdf
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/Documents/fdbCFOapplication.pdfBriana Spry joined the group California 10 years, 7 months ago
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Osman Faruk posted an update in the group California 10 years, 7 months ago
Hi David. Today i saw a app on ios appstore like https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/foodie-shares/id782612993?mt=8 which helps amateur cooks to sell their homemade foods. After quick research inside the app, i’ve realized the foods like pizza and meatball. As i understand, cooks who sell these foods probably don’t use the professional kitchen. So…[Read more]
Actually it’s possible that if people are swapping food and not selling it, then that would be fine. But I also see that they allow people to charge for their items. For most items that would definitely be illegal. If you sold your sushi on there and got caught by the health dept, then you would be guilty. But yes, if this app became big enough,…[Read more]
I looked at their site a little more and see that they also want their platform to be used by professional chefs and food businesses, in which case it would be legal. But they have a FAQ on there that’s very misleading, where they say you don’t need to use a commercial kitchen. I think they know it’s illegal but they’re avoiding that reality for…[Read more]
Thanks for your fast answer David. I’ve also talked with them via direct message on twitter and i think they know it’s illegal but doesn’t accept the truth for now as you sad. Should i warn them or contact with health dept about this app ?
He launched the app only 3 weeks ago, and at this point, I don’t think the health dept will care. I considered emailing him but it looks like he knows what he’s doing.
My friend and I started a very similar business for the cottage food industry (but a legal one), and since then I’ve been in touch with a number of entrepreneurs that have tried…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic Elderberry and sauces in the forum California 10 years, 7 months ago
Irvine, CA? Neither California nor Texas will allow these products, with the exception of almonds, which both states allow.
Joni Anguiano joined the group California 10 years, 7 months ago
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No — drinks are currently excluded from CA’s law.