What is covered and what needs another path
Covered
- Cultivated fresh mushrooms sold as produce
- Dried cultivated mushrooms once confirmed
- Direct sales at farmers markets
Needs a different path
- Foraged wild mushrooms without confirmed rules
- Health claims
- Unidentified species
Three compliance steps
A
Classify the product
Fresh cultivated is produce; dried or processed needs confirmation.
B
Verify identification
Foraged mushrooms need expert ID and confirmed rules.
C
Label and tax
Include ingredients and net weight.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh cultivated | Produce | LDAF |
| Dried mushrooms | Confirm path | LDH |
| Wild mushrooms | Confirm state rules | LDH |
| Claims | Avoid disease claims | FDA / FTC |
FAQ
Can I sell foraged mushrooms?
Confirm with LDH first.
Can I dry mushrooms at home?
Confirm eligibility with LDH.
Checklist
- Type classified
- Species identified
- Rules confirmed
- Label complete
- Records kept
- Tax checked