SB297 Summary

• Amends Alabama Code Section 22-20-5.1 to add roasted coffees to the list of foods exempt from state and county health department regulation when produced in home cottage food operations.

• Cottage food production operations must have annual gross income of $20,000 or less, operate from a primary residence with a residential kitchen, and sell products only directly to consumers.

• Requires all cottage food producers to complete and maintain certification of an approved food safety course and label products with the operation's name, address, and a statement that food is not inspected by health departments.

• Prohibits cottage food operations from selling baked goods, jams, jellies, candies, roasted coffees, or dried herbs over the Internet.

• Department of Public Health retains authority to issue stop sale, seize, or hold orders for any food suspected of causing foodborne illness.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.