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Light is shining through the top of the hinge area of my microwave. Is it safe to use?
A consumer is making sauerkraut in house that has no air conditioning. It is not bubbling, the brine is cloudy, and it smells like yeast. Is it safe to can?
Is the ratio of acid to non-acid in this salsa recipe acceptable for canning in water bath? 16 cups tomatoes 2-4 celery sticks (optional) 4 sweet onions 8 bell peppers 2 hot peppers, seeded (optional) 1/2-cup cider vinegar 1/2-cup sugar
Can I pickle beans, corn, and salt in an ice cream freezer container instead of in a glass or pottery crock?
Can a consumer safely dry apples in a back car window on a sunny day?
Can I use vegetable oil to lubricate a canner gasket?
Can I varnish my recently sanded his cutting board?
Should infant formula be reheated?
A consumer pulled the shuck down just far enough to remove some of the silks then placed it in zip-lock bags and put in the freezer. Is this safe?
Can smoked sausages be canned?