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Heather Itaintezbeinme Baskin joined the group Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
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Carole posted an update in the group Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
I had noticed on an earlier post that nut butters were ok under Cottage Law, is this true as I called the Florida Agriculture Department and they said no? I am bit confused as jams and jellies as well nuts/seeds are on the list?
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Carole joined the group Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
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David replied to the topic Home parties in the forum Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
Yes, as long as the sales are face-to-face, and you are selling items that are on the list of allowed foods, you should be fine.
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David replied to the topic Miami Dade and Cottage food law in the forum Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
Agnes, I don’t like being the bearer of bad news, but I have to be honest by saying that aside from you moving to a another county, or getting the law in Miami-Dade changed, there is not a way for you to legally sell your homemade goods. You need a license and need to be making your items in a commercial kitchen, unless you want to run your b…[Read more]
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Ruby posted an update in the group Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
Greetings from NY :) My question is about the cottage food law in Wesley Chapel/ Pasco County ? Is it valid here ? I will be relocating there soon and would love to know. I bake French Macarons and other pastries, cupcakes, cakes, cookies, etc. Please share any useful information. Thank You !
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All of those items should be valid under Florida’s cottage food law.
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Ruby joined the group Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
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David replied to the topic ok so miami dade doesn't like the cottage law in the forum Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
Yeah I know. Aside from pushing through an amendment in the next legislative session (will take awhile), I’d say you have two options, both of which existed before these cottage food laws came into place. The first is to start a regular food business. Yes it is more expensive, and you do have to make everything out of a commercial kitchen, but the…[Read more]
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Jennifer joined the group Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
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David replied to the topic caramel apples in the forum Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
Tom, the caramel is fine, but cutting the apple is not. Cut fruit is not a cottage food unless it is baked or prepared in such a way that it no longer needs refrigeration. You need a regular food license to do this.
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David replied to the topic Broward County in the forum Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
Jennifer, I think you’d just be best to call your health department. Miami-Dade is an exception… most counties are allowing CFOs. I’ve already talked with someone who is interested in amended the law next year… clearly Florida needs it!
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Thanks David! After further research my City has established a system already for CFO’s! I feel lucky since further research shows most cities have NO clue about this law and people calling are getting the wrong information! I am teaching a Home Cake Business Class in a couple of weeks and I’m researching as much possible info as I can on this. It…[Read more]
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You are definitely lucky… many counties in most states are ignorant of the laws. Congrats on putting together a class!
I have been thinking about adding a zoning-specific section to the law pages at some point, but if I’m being honest with myself, that’s a ways off since many other things are much higher on the priority list. But I can at least…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic Fresh cut cucumbers & peppers in the forum California 11 years, 1 month ago
Generally, PHFs need to be refrigerated and non-PHFs do not require refrigeration. California does not allow pickles as a cottage food, and would also not allow cut produce, unless it’s been baked or prepared in some way to make it shelf-stable. To sell your items, you need to setup a standard food business and make your items from a commercial kitchen.
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Jill joined the group Florida 11 years, 1 month ago
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Wandayve joined the group Florida 11 years, 2 months ago
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Julie D posted an update in the group Florida 11 years, 2 months ago
I would also like to know, if I am only making decorative items from home, for bakeries or other individuals to use, such as gum paste flowers or figurines / toppers, will this still fall under the cottage food laws? These items are food safe / edible, but not usually used for food, they are used primarily for decoration on cakes. Thanks again! :)
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Those would be fine to make, but you need to sell them to the end-consumer. So selling them to a bakery would not be an option since the end-consumer would be someone that you wouldn’t meet.
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Julie D posted an update in the group Florida 11 years, 2 months ago
I’d like to know, if my cottage food business needs to specifically be in a home (single family dwelling), that I own, or if I can work out of a rental (house or apt.), as long as I have permission from the property owner? Thanks! :)
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It must be out of your primary residence. In other words, you need to use the kitchen where you live and you can’t use someone else’s. If you live in a rental unit, then you can use that.
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David replied to the topic Pickles in the forum Florida 11 years, 2 months ago
No, pickled items are not allowed in Florida. Sorry!
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Samsi started the topic Pickles in the forum Florida 11 years, 2 months ago
Hi, i want to know if i am ok to make old grandma recipe pickles from vegetables and fruits and sell them at green markets and also make preorders under the cottage law?
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Hi david, can i sell pickles?
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Sorry Samsi, I never saw your comment. I don’t know if I responded to you elsewhere, but no, pickles aren’t allowed under the cottage food law in Florida.
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Samsi joined the group Florida 11 years, 2 months ago
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David replied to the topic Herbal Products and Cottage Food Law in the forum Florida 11 years, 2 months ago
You should be fine with the herbs (although there may be some restrictions on certain medicinal herbs), and the oils might be fine too. You’d be best off to contact the department directly about those items: 850-245-5520
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I am not sure what post you’re referring to, but nut butters are not allowed in Florida as far as I know. There is a “nut butters” category that would go on the list if they were allowed… it is separate from jams and jellies.