Public health officials in Washington state are urging people to practice safe procedures for home canning after a man died during the weekend.
The man, from Grays Harbor County, was between 55 and 65 years
Continue Reading Suspected botulism death prompts warning about home-canned food
Late summer is canning season. And if your garden has been thriving, you’re probably thinking about canning some of your favorite vegetables to enjoy later this year and in the cold winter months. But to
Continue Reading Canning safety: Separating facts and fiction
If you’re anything like me, the COVID-19 pandemic has left you with a lot of extra time around the house. For me and many others, this has meant diving into hobbies such as gardening.
Continue Reading Safe methods for canning and garden produce preservation for novices
People across the country are gearing up for home canning in efforts to preserve summer flavors for year-round enjoyment.
Consequently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now reminding the public that knowing how
Continue Reading Boiling during home canning won’t prevent botulism poisoning
Home canning is a popular activity — but one that must be done safely in order to prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding the public. “Home
Continue Reading Practice Safe Home Canning to Avoid Botulism, CDC Advises
Anyone who eats canned goods from China and Thailand — especially mushrooms and baby corn — may be glad to know that U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cops have been busy on the Asian
Continue Reading Asian Canning Operations Under U.S. Scrutiny
Take a Note From Granny’s PlayBook…
…by making those jams and jellies she used to make.
…by pickling your cucumbers, peppers and green beans.
…by canning fruits and vegetables in sturdy glass jars.
…but make
Continue Reading Take a Note From Granny's PlayBook…
This spring and summer, gardens popped up everywhere: from empty inner-city lots to downtown rooftops to the White House lawn. As summer winds down and an overabundance of cucumbers, tomatoes, and other produce threatens to
Continue Reading Established Canning Standards Ensure Food Safety
