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Consumer Food Safety Education Conference
Aug. 13, 2020In light of the current COVID-19 outbreak, the Partnership for Food Safety Education has announced that the 2021 Consumer Food Safety Education Conference will...
Are White-Fleshed Peaches Safe to Can?
July 14, 2020There is evidence that some varieties of white-flesh peaches are higher in pH (i.e., lower in acid) than traditional yellow varieties. The natural pH of some...
Mold Growth in Home Canned Food
July 14, 2020So you’ve put a lot of work into canning food at home, but still find a jar or two that has mold growth. Is it safe to eat?
Canning Tomatoes: Don’t Forget the Acid!
July 14, 2020Tomatoes may have that tasty zing that makes them tart and tasty. But in reality, they are not as acidic as they seem, especially when canning tomatoes.
Home Canning Mistakes
July 14, 2020Many resources show home canning methods that are not safe. Here are a few:
Reprocessing Home Canned Food
July 14, 2020Oops! The lids didn’t seal! I used the wrong pressure! Can these jars be saved?
What is Cyclosporiasis?
July 14, 2020A recent foodborne illness outbreak in bagged salad mixes was found to be contaminated with the parasite Cyclospora . This parasite is found in feces contaminated...
Why Do Home Canned Foods Lose Liquid?
July 14, 2020As with any problems when cooking, there are many reasons to answer a question. For pressure canning, here are some reasons for the question above:
What are Pinholes in Canning Lids?
July 14, 2020Natural compounds in some foods, particularly acids, corrode metal and make a dark deposit on the underside of jar lids. This deposit on lids of sealed, properly...
Preserving Potatoes
July 14, 2020Are you digging up potatoes? While you are digging, think about how to preserve them. Potatoes can be canned, frozen or dehydrated. For canning, they must be...
Tips to Prevent Jam from Separating
July 14, 2020Fruits such as strawberries and peaches make tasty jam, but sometimes the pulp separates from the jellied portion. Here are tips to help prevent separation.
The Consequences of Foodborne Illness
June 12, 2020We strive to prevent foodborne illness every day. Unfortunately, a single episode of foodborne illness can trigger an autoimmune illness in an estimated 200,000...