North Carolina Wild Mushroom Regulations

Here's a quick overview of how North Carolina regulates the sale of wild mushrooms in the state. The most important thing to recognize is that the NC food code is meant to protect consumers in North Carolina, so it specifically regulates SALES as opposed to collection. You are free to collect and eat your own mushrooms without any regard to the regulations, but as soon as you participate in the regulated food industry by selling mushrooms you become subject to NC regulations. North Carolina has different approved mushrooms than other states, so even if you can legally collect and sell porcini, for example, in another state, you cannot sell them in North Carolina because they are not an approved species. If you are interested in getting certified to sell wild mushrooms in North Carolina, The Fungal Network has a 2-day course that is specific to North Carolina, includes materials and an identification book, includes ongoing support, and is very reasonably-priced. You can find more information at NCWildMushrooms.com.