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1029 K Street, Suite 24  Sacramento, CA 95814  Phone (916) 448-1015  Fax (916) 448-7176  www.ccdeh.com AB 1616 (Cottage Foods) Frequently Asked Questions - Updated November 1, 2012 Page 2 of 4 6. What cottage food categories are permitted at a CFO? Only foods that are defined as “non-potentially hazardous” are approved for preparation by CFO’s. These are foods that do not require refrigeration to keep them safe from bacterial growth that could make people sick. The California Department of Public Health will establish and maintain a list of approved cottage food categories on their website and will establish a process by which new foods can be added to the list and other foods can be challenged and removed. The initial list included in the new law includes: 1) Baked goods without cream, custard, or meat fillings, such as breads, biscuits, churros, cookies, pastries, and tortillas 2) Candy, such as brittle and toffee 3) Chocolate-covered nonperishable foods, such as nuts and dried fruit 4) Dried fruit 5) Dried pasta 6) Dry baking mixes 7) Fruit pies, fruit empanadas, and fruit tamales 8) Granola, cereals, and trail mixes 9) Herb blends and dried mole paste 10) Honey and sweet sorghum syrup 11) Jams, jellies, preserves, and fruit butter that comply with the standard described in Part 150 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (These should be fruit products to assure that they are not potentially hazardous). 12) Nut mixes and nut butters 13) Popcorn 14) Vinegar and mustard 15) Roasted coffee and dried tea 16) Waffle cones and pizzelles 7. What are the two classifications of CFOs?  Class A CFO’s are only allowed to engage in “direct sale” of cottage food.  Class B CFO’s may engage in both “direct sale” and “indirect sale” of cottage food. 8. What is meant by “Direct Sale” of cottage food? “Direct Sale” means a transaction between a CFO operator and a consumer, where the consumer purchases the cottage food product directly from the CFO. Direct sales include, but are not limited to, transactions at holiday bazaars or other temporary events, such as bake sales or food swaps, transactions at farm stands, certified farmers’ markets, or through community - supported agriculture subscriptions, and transactions occurring in person in the cottage food operation.