106

FOODS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED

106.1

A cottage food business shall not sell potentially hazardous foods as defined in Section 991 below and by the District Food Code Regulations (Title 25-A DCMR) including but not limited to the following food:

1. (a) Fish or shellfish products;
2. (b) Fresh, dried, or dehydrated meat or meat products, including jerkies;
3. (c) Fresh, dried, or dehydrated poultry or poultry products;
4. (d) Baked goods that require any type of refrigeration such as cream, custard, or meringue pies and cakes or pastries with cream cheese icings or filings;
5. (e) Cheese made with unpasteurized milk;
6. (f) Focaccia-style breads with vegetables and/or cheeses;
7. (g) Raw-seed sprouts, including but not limited to alfalfa sprouts or bean sprouts;
8. (h) Raw cookie dough;
9. (i) Canned pickled products such as corn relish, pickles, or sauerkraut;
10. (j) Milk and dairy products including hard, soft and cottage cheeses, and yogurt;
11. (k) Mushrooms;
12. (l) Cut fresh fruits and/or vegetables;
13. (m) Food products made from cut fresh fruits or vegetables;
14. (n) Food products made with cooked vegetable products;
15. (o) Garlic and/or vegetable in oil mixtures;
16. (p) Sugar-free products, such as jams, jellies, syrups, marmalades and other preserves;
17. (q) Pumpkin or fruit butters;

(r) Ice or ice products;

(s) Barbeque sauces, ketchups and/or mustards; or

(t) Foods not intended for human consumption such as pet foods and/or treats.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 13555 (December 29, 2017).