Maryland direct-to-consumer guide, 2026

Mushrooms

Cultivated and foraged mushrooms

Confirm Eligibility With MDA
RawWhole fresh = produce
WildIdentification required
FDALabeling
MDAContact before selling

What is covered

YESCovered by this path

  • Whole fresh cultivated mushrooms
  • Packaged raw mushrooms
  • Direct farmers market sales

NONeeds a different path

  • Wild mushrooms not expert-identified
  • Cooked or cut mushrooms
  • Dried mushrooms made at home

Three compliance steps

A

Define your product

Whole raw cultivated mushrooms are produce; processed ones are not

B

Verify wild sources

Have wild mushrooms identified by a qualified expert

C

Label

Name, address and weight for packaged mushrooms

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Cultivated wholeProduce rulesMDA / FDA
WildExpert identification advisedMDH
DriedConfirm with MDHMDH
PackagedLabel with weight and addressFDA
ClaimsNo medicinal claimsFDA / FTC

FAQ

Can I sell foraged morels?

Confirm with MDA and MDH first.

Is drying allowed?

Confirm; drying is uncertain under cottage rules.

Can I claim health benefits?

No.

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