It is totally illegal in any state I’ve seen. If you accept payment for food you make, you must use a kitchen that’s been inspected and passed inspection. Your “side hustle,” might work for a while, but if ONE person even CLAIMS to get sick, or if ONE PERSON calls the state, you’d be shut down, and fined. If you don’t have a “commercial kitchen,” or you don’t have access to one, PLUS the proper storage facilities for your frozen meals, you can find yourself in serious legal jeopardy.

Your idea is not new, either. It’s been around for as long as people had the ability to cook more than they needed. The difference is that today, there are so many choices that aren’t illegal for people to get prepared foods, that you don’t see people doing what you suggest.

Do what you want, and if it all works out, great, but if it doesn’t, consider that, “According to the Pure Food Act, failure to abide by these regulations can result in a Class IV misdemeanor, which carries a fine of $100 to $500.” (https://www.platteinstitute.org/research/detail/nebraska-is-choking-on-its-cottage-food-law)

I am 100% on your side here. If it were up to me, you would be able to make and sell whatever you want. But, the reality is you are taking a big chance – and suggesting to your readers the same.

Finally, check this article out: https://www.fastcompany.com/3061498/the-food-sharing-economy-is-delicious-and-illegal-will-it-survive

Thanks for reading.

Excellent idea!

Thx

LOVE THAT IDEA!!! And then you don’t have to worry about whether they lose them or accidentally throw away or anything either as they only cost a few bucks!

Same here! :)