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Home Canning
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Food Safety News
Universities offer resources to help with safe at-home food preservation
By News Desk
With the beginning of fall yesterday, people will be collecting the rest of their gardens' fruits and vegetables for canning. The benefits of home food preservation include building a reserve…
Food Safety News
Boiling during home canning won’t prevent botulism poisoning
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…
Botulism Blog
Canned food may be behind the recent deaths of two people in Grant County Washington
By Bill Marler
Heath officials are investigating the death of two people that was likely caused by botulism. Leaders at the Grant County Health District (GCHD) said it is still early in the…
Food Safety News
Practice Safe Home Canning to Avoid Botulism, CDC Advises
By News Desk
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…
Food Safety News
Preserving the Art of Canning Safely at Home
By Amy Halloran
In 1943, 20 million households raised Victory Gardens, and all those vegetables weren't eaten fresh. Steel was directed to pressure-cooker production instead of munitions, and a massive effort was made…
Botulism Blog
USDA Advises Consumers Who Do Home Canning To Have Their Gauges Tested
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that pressure canner dial gauges be tested annually to be sure they are functioning properly. Consumers who do home canning are advised…
Botulism Blog
Home canning? Be Careful!
We thought we'd pass along some advice we read in the Springfield News Leader about home canning. This newspaper had readers who proudly call themselves "Ozarkers." But those folks are…
Food Poison Journal
Home food safety for the holiday season
Cayman Net News reports it is time to relish the flavors of your favorite holiday meal. But before you serve it to your family and friends make sure these tips…