Confirm with your local board of health.
- Baked goods
- Jams and jellies
- Candy
- Dried goods
- Roasted nuts
Meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and potentially hazardous foods.
Direct to consumer and limited retail.
Producer name and address, ingredients, allergen statement, and 'Made in a home kitchen.'
Permit required from your local board of health; some products also need state review.
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