Atlas and Goldenharvest mason jars?
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Comments (60)I don't think they were ranting, they were recommending a technique to influence manufacturers. Boycotts work sometimes, but not often. What might help is to write to the companies, but we already know they changed on purpose to thwart home canners, so doubt we'd have much luck. I reread this thread and also want to say ksrogers must be doing something wrong to have so many mayo jars break. I have used them a lot and had only two break in about 25 years of canning. It is important to have a rack or even a folded cloth under the jars to keep them from rattling incessantly against the bottom of the canning kettle. For the Classico jars, I use them with the lids they come with. Works well. My sister saves them for me and I bring them home in my luggage when I visit her....See MoreMason Golden Harvest jars, any good?
Comments (35)I have been canning for over 40 years and I have NEVER had any problems with my jars not sealing. This year has been a whole new experience for me. I purchased 15 cases of Golden Harvest jars and lids as everyone seems to forget to return their empty ones to me. Out of those cases only one set of lids held their seal. Having working in a glass manufacturing factory for 26 years in Canada,as a maintenance mechanic,who was responsible to make sure all equipment worked properly, I can honestly say its the capping machines that are causing all the problems. I have found in these new cases, 2-3 lids all under the same cap,and double lids and caps on the same jar. Also the lids and caps are being put onto the jars too soon as the jars are still hot from being made in the first place. The lids then seal to the hot jars and forms a ridge in the rubber. This renders the lids useless when you go to use them.The capping machines are also using too much pressure to apply the lids and caps. I had to go out and buy all new Bernardin lids separately and reprocess pickles and peaches. Sadly tomatoes can't be reprocessed. As for mentioned as to where I worked, we were the last Canadian glass plant that could manufacture 4 different kinds of glass at the same time,before being bought out and ultimately closed. We made all the whiskey,beer, baby food,ketchup, and canning and pickle jars for all the big name companies as well as all the tableware and amber coloured bottles. Its not the lack of dividers in the cases or the shrink wrapping of them. That is strictly a cost saving deal. Its strictly a lack of quality control checks and then having all bad pallets of containers redone properly. Part of the mechanics job was to check on all the equipment regularly and adjust the equipment to make sure these things don't happen. Also the quality control people were required to sample check all products on an hourly basis and the report any issues to the mechanics etc. Cheri Mac...See MorePint and a half jars
Comments (50)Hi everyone....just thought you might want to know that Ball Canning and Recipes has a Facebook page and people are posting "bring back the pint and a half jar"....if you are a member on Facebook please post your request. So far I've counted about 35 people that have posted. After you sign into Facebook just do a search on "ball canning and recipes". It is also a great source for ideas. Spread the word, and I'm hoping that we can keep this post going....thanks! Here is a link that might be useful: Ball Canning and Recipes Facebook Page...See MoreRepurposing food jars for canning
Comments (2)tbenjr, I use those same Atlas jars regularly. I do find that I have more breakage in the pressure canner, and so tend to use them only for BWB items. I used to love the marshmallow cream jars, they were the perfect shape for salsa, I could dip right out of the jar and they took a wide mouth lid. Now they're plastic, of course. I've also canned in mayonnaise jars, both pint and quart size. If the lid fits, I use it for canning! You have to be prepared, though, for some breakage, because those jars tend to get clunked with a knife while dipping mayo for your sandwich, and be sure to carefully check the rim of the jar, as they become chipped by the same utensils. I haven't really found that the breakage is significantly more than with regular canning jars. Every time one broke I thought "darn it, that's what I get for recycling my jars", but then I realized I get breakage with regular canning jars too, mostly an occasional thermal shock issue when I'm not paying attention or become complacent. For what it's worth, my extension service says it's just fine to use recycled jars. It really is not a safety issue at all, as long as you realize that you may get slightly more breakage. Annie...See Moreshirleywny5
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