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Maryland direct-to-consumer guide, 2026

Nuts & Seeds

Raw, roasted and packaged nuts and seeds

Confirm Eligibility With MDH
AllergensTree nuts and peanuts
$100KCottage cap if eligible
FDALabeling
MD onlyDelivery addresses

What is covered

YESCovered by this path

  • Raw packaged nuts and seeds
  • Dry roasted nuts if cottage approved
  • Nut-free labeled seeds

NONeeds a different path

  • Nut butters unless confirmed
  • Out-of-state shipments
  • Cross-contact without disclosure

Three compliance steps

A

Confirm eligibility

Ask MDH about roasting and nut butters

B

Label allergens

Declare each nut and peanut clearly

C

Package safely

Prevent cross-contact and label net weight

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Raw nutsShelf-stable; label allergensFDA
RoastingConfirm with MDHMDH
Nut buttersConfirm with MDHMDH
AllergensDeclare tree nuts and peanutsFDA
Out-of-stateNot allowed under cottageMDH

FAQ

Are nuts cottage eligible?

Dry packaged nuts likely; confirm.

Do I need an allergen statement?

Yes.

Can I ship nuts?

Within Maryland only.

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