Recent changes to the Texas Cottage Food Law mean that more foods can be prepared and sold from a residential kitchen. “The previous law limited the foods that could be sold to mainly baked goods, jams and jellies, and dried herbs,” said Lou Ann Rollins, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent for Titus County.
Under the amended law, which took effect Sept. 1, the list of foods that can be sold has been expanded to include pickles, popcorn snacks, candy, unroasted nut butters and vinegar. In addition, these foods can be sold at venues outside the home including farmer’s markets, roadside stands and fairs. All foods sold must be properly labeled and include the name and address of the operation, the name of the product, possible allergens that are in the food, and a statement saying the food was not prepared in a kitchen that is inspected by the Department of State Health Services or a local health department.
