Comments on: ODA New Cottage Rules http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/06/oda-new-cottage-rules/ News and views on local food in Central Ohio Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:47:37 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mayda http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/06/oda-new-cottage-rules/comment-page-/#comment-77 Mayda Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:49:10 +0000 http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/?p=408#comment-77 Gail, Thank you for the excellent questions on the tea and beverage blends. I don't know of any examples, yet. I would give a call to the ODA Food Safety division below and ask specifically about what you want to do. I imagine much would depend on the source of your various ingredients and the process of how you make your blends. Please let me know what you find out. I am curious if such blends are included. Ohio Department of Agriculture Food Safety Division 8995 East Main Street Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399 Phone: (614) 728-6250 Email: foodsafety@agri.ohio.gov Mayda localfoodcolumbus.org Gail,
Thank you for the excellent questions on the tea and beverage blends. I don’t know of any examples, yet. I would give a call to the ODA Food Safety division below and ask specifically about what you want to do. I imagine much would depend on the source of your various ingredients and the process of how you make your blends.
Please let me know what you find out. I am curious if such blends are included.

Ohio Department of Agriculture
Food Safety Division
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: foodsafety@agri.ohio.gov

Mayda
localfoodcolumbus.org

]]> By: Gail Stevens Shourds http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/06/oda-new-cottage-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Gail Stevens Shourds Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:30:03 +0000 http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/?p=408#comment-76 Is there any place where descriptions or examples of some of these new categories are presented? For instance, what constitutes a dry tea blend? Is that actual tea leaves or does it include instant tea mix? What is or isn't included in dry seasoning blends or baking mixes? As an example, could I make and sell my own instant beverage mixes such as instant cappuchino or instant mocha? Is there any place where descriptions or examples of some of these new categories are presented? For instance, what constitutes a dry tea blend? Is that actual tea leaves or does it include instant tea mix? What is or isn’t included in dry seasoning blends or baking mixes? As an example, could I make and sell my own instant beverage mixes such as instant cappuchino or instant mocha?

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