Can I sell cooked vegetable products, like salsas, tomato or spaghetti sauces, or focaccia bread with roasted vegetables?


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No, you cannot sell salsas, tomato sauces, spaghetti sauces, or focaccia bread with roasted vegetables.

Cooked vegetables, whether fresh or canned, usually are made from a combination of low acid and acidified food, and are considered a potentially hazardous food. Cooked vegetables must be kept either hot (above 135°F) or cold (below 41°F). They cannot be stored safely at room temperature, which makes them a prohibited product for cottage food operators.

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