Smith Morkel
@smithmorkel
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Eric joined the group Cookies 2 years, 9 months ago
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Sari Kimbell started the topic Sales Tax Workshop for Packaged Food Makers in the forum Cookies 2 years, 9 months ago
One of the things I see a lot of folks get wrong is their sales tax reporting. Often they are paying (a lot) when they shouldn’t be paying anything! Or they aren’t paying at all. There have been some recent changes to how states are requiring you to pay sales tax and because it is food, it isn’t the same as other products. Whether you are selling…[Read more]
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Sari Kimbell joined the group Cookies 2 years, 9 months ago
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Rachel West joined the group Cookies 2 years, 10 months ago
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Smith Morkel joined the group Missouri 3 years, 3 months ago
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Smith Morkel joined the group Cookies 3 years, 3 months ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic Selling cracked nuts in MO in the forum Missouri 3 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for making me aware of that law text. I wasn’t aware of it and it is different from MO’s previous cottage food law. I agree that under that rule, you should be able to sell muesli from a stand. You probably wouldn’t be able to sell it directly from your home, or deliver, or sell online, etc. You should contact the health dept again with…[Read more]
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Rachael posted an update in the group Cookies, Brownies, & Bars 3 years, 6 months ago
Because regular buttercream usually requires refrigeration what is a reasonable substitution to make fillings/icing ‘not-potentially hazardous?’
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Rachael joined the group Cookies 3 years, 6 months ago
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Israfil Hosain posted an update in the group Cookies, Brownies, & Bars 3 years, 8 months ago
How can prepare 7 Days Juice?
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Israfil Hosain joined the group Cookies 3 years, 8 months ago
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margo posted an update in the group Missouri 3 years, 8 months ago
Hi, From what I understand, you are not allowed to sell pies that are custard filled, cream filled, etc… due to refrigeration? Is this correct?
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Yes that is correct. No custard or cream filled pies.
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margo joined the group Missouri 3 years, 8 months ago
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Mary Haux posted an update in the group Missouri 3 years, 8 months ago
Hi! New to the group. I am the manager of our farmers market here in Ferguson, MO. I see from previous posts that someone else has had issues getting answers from our county health dept about cottage laws here in North County St. Louis. My main question is who has final say over whether a vendor can sell products at our market made under cottage…[Read more]
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Mary, the Missouri page on here is a good starting point, since it summarizes what’s in the law: https://forrager.com/law/missouri/
The best place to find official info is from the health dept. The health dept must follow the law, as long as the law is clear. But they are able to interpret it if it is ambiguous. In the case of canned goods, their…[Read more]-
Thanks for your reply. I would love to allow cottage food businesses at our market so very disappointed our county health won’t allow it. I would also love it if our health dept was the best place for information. Unfortunately, they don’t even seem knowledgeable on some things. I was standing by our inspector at our last market while he told the…[Read more]
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@marebake That is unbelievable. I’ve heard of uninformed inspectors but that is extreme! Sorry to hear it.
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Mary Haux joined the group Missouri 3 years, 8 months ago
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Musee de Venoge joined the group Cookies 3 years, 8 months ago
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Jason Balthazor posted an update in the group Missouri 3 years, 9 months ago
Hi, everyone. New to the group here, and new to the cottage industry. I’m starting a cottage business in St. Louis City. I reached out to the City License department to see if they require one for cottage businesses, but have not heard back. Is anyone here in STL City or familiar with STL City laws in this regard? Thanks for your help.
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I’ve heard that St. Louis restricts cottage food businesses to only selling out of the home. I don’t believe any other town or city in MO restricts cottage food businesses in that way. So it’s a major issue, for sure. You should try talking to the health dept to confirm this. As far as the city business license is concerned, I’m sure that they…[Read more]
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Jason Balthazor joined the group Missouri 3 years, 9 months ago
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Porsha lewis joined the group Missouri 4 years, 1 month ago
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Israfil, I’m not sure what you’re asking