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Pets in a microbakery kitchen in St. Louis City?
Missouri cottage food does not mention pets.
St. Louis City is an independent city — its own government, not part of a surrounding county.
What the rule actually means
Cottage path first — then any inspected path
Cottage / exemption path
Mo. Rev. Stat. §196.298 does not require pets out of the home or a dedicated second kitchen.
County file restates the state baseline
No specific state restriction; general sanitation applies
Mo. Rev. Stat. §196.298 · verified 2026-08-19
Change place
Pets in another county kitchen?
Not legal advice
Crosodo compiles publicly available statutes and agency pages for home cottage-food bakers. It is not legal, veterinary, or housing advice and is provided without warranty. Confirm with Missouri and St. Louis City offices before you sell or change how pets live in the home. Rules change.