Even more evidence this week from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of the importance of cooking flour-containing products before eating. National foodborne illness outbreaks in 2016 and again in 2019 tied to pathogenic E. coli have been linked to consumers eating raw dough or batter. An outbreak report released this week indicated that several people interviewed admitted to eating, licking, or tasting raw dough or batter before they became sick. The infectious bacterium was fou
Cells and spores of C. botulinum. Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.
Tested recipes recommend glass Mason-style jars and 2-piece self-sealing lids for home canning. In the past few weeks, several calls have come in about jars and lids and ensuring a good seal when canning foods at home. Handling jars and lids correctly will go a long way towards successfully preserving your garden’s bounty for the winter months ahead.
Recommended jars. Regular and wide-mouth Mason-