James McKenna
@mckenj2
active 2 years, 2 months ago
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.
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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]
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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]
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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?
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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.pdf -
Briana Spry joined the group California 10 years, 8 months ago
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Cathleen Reynolds Clyde joined the group California 10 years, 8 months ago
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Osman Faruk posted an update in the group California 10 years, 8 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]
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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]
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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]
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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 ?
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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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Osman Faruk joined the group California 10 years, 8 months ago
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David replied to the topic Elderberry and sauces in the forum California 10 years, 8 months ago
Irvine, CA? Neither California nor Texas will allow these products, with the exception of almonds, which both states allow.
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Joni Anguiano joined the group California 10 years, 8 months ago
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Wen posted an update in the group California 10 years, 8 months ago
I live in Fontana, CA I am interested in baking and selling custom cakes for all occasions are cakes and cupcakes allowed under the cottage food law?
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Yes, as long as they (and their frostings) don’t require refrigeration.
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Wen joined the group California 10 years, 8 months ago
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David replied to the topic Who do I mail the application to? in the forum California 10 years, 8 months ago
You should have gotten your application from your environmental health dept, and that’s where you’d send it. This is the first line in the Business section on the CA law page… please let me know if there’s a way you think I could make it more clear.
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Heather Barrett posted an update in the group California 10 years, 8 months ago
Hello everyone!! Well I just got my CFO lady Thursday and I am in full swing!!! I am baking bagels. I have my B permit!! My county, Mariposa County, was fantastic!! The environmental health was so helpful. I am the 5th person to have my CFO there are 4 “B” permits and 1 “A” permit in Mariposa. I am so excited. This is awesome because now I can…[Read more]
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That’s so good to hear Heather! I love hearing success stories like this. You are the first person I’ve heard of that is baking bagels… it’s good to know that those got approved and good luck!
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Heather Barrett joined the group California 10 years, 8 months ago
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Kim Echeverry joined the group California 10 years, 9 months ago
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Raechel T. posted an update in the group California 10 years, 9 months ago
Excited to join the group as a CFO making bread products. I also am a food industry product developer and marketer by trade, so if you need advice on website design, brand development or marketing, please visit http://www.SocialOrderMedia.com or message me rtaylor@socialordermedia.com . Cheers!
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Raechel T. joined the group California 10 years, 9 months ago
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April joined the group California 10 years, 9 months ago
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No — drinks are currently excluded from CA’s law.