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David replied to the topic Food stand/Farm stand in the forum Texas 10 years, 11 months ago
Edward, thanks for bringing this up, as this is something that the site wasn’t really clear about. The law only allows “farm stands”, so yours would need to be on a farm. I have updated Texas’ page to make this more clear.
David replied to the topic Where am I allowed to hand out pre-packaged and labeled samples? in the forum Texas 11 years, 2 months ago
You may only sell from your residence, farmers markets, farm stands, and public events like fairs and festivals. Aside from that restriction, though, you should also know that the food must be produced from your kitchen. That means that if you live in a dorm, and use a communal kitchen, you would not be able to sell what you make there. But if you…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Lacto-fermented Foods Allowed? in the forum Texas 11 years, 2 months ago
I can tell you with certainty that “canned pickled products”, like sauerkraut, are not allowed.
Jana joined the group Texas 11 years, 2 months ago
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David replied to the topic Pasta in the forum Texas 11 years, 2 months ago
Sorry, pasta isn’t allowed in Texas. Texas is very specific about what it allows.
David replied to the topic Food Prep Class for Texas in the forum Texas 11 years, 3 months ago
Here are some links to online and in-person courses: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/foodestablishments/handler.shtm#training
David replied to the topic Food Prep Class for Texas in the forum Texas 11 years, 3 months ago
You can take this one: http://texasfoodsafetytraining.com/product/5-food-handlers-card-english/
They offer another class for cottage food operators, but be aware that this is not required under the cottage food law. The basic class should be fine.David Crabill created the group Texas 11 years, 6 months ago
Wow, thanks for the quick response! :)