date:Aug 21, 2013
With the renewed popularity of seasonal, local eating and the desire to prepare healthy foods at home, many Canadians are looking to home canning (usually in glass jars) to preserve food for later use. If, however, home canned foods are not properly prepared, they can cause serious illness such as botulism.
If you are home canning your own foods (such as jams, pickles, soups, sauces and seafood), these steps will help to reduce the risk of botulism:
Wash your hands, and clean and sanitize all