CA AB224

Requires producers marketing whole produce, shell eggs, or processed foods through community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs to register annually with the Department of Food and Agriculture as California direct marketing producers.

Mandates CSA producers label consumer boxes with farm name and address, maintain records of contents and origins, inform consumers of farm origin for each item, and comply with all labeling requirements for shell eggs and processed foods.

Sets annual registration fee at up to $100, deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund and used to create a registration system, publish food safety guidelines, and coordinate advisory committee meetings.

Designates registered California direct marketing producers in compliance with the law as "approved sources" under food safety regulations and allows uncut fruits, vegetables, and unrefrigerated shell eggs grown in compliance with applicable laws to be deemed approved sources.

Authorizes enforcement officers to inspect CSA programs in response to food safety complaints and recover reasonable inspection costs from the registered producer operating the program.