What is the deal with not re-using lids?

08-23-2010, 08:53 AM

Why not? Because I did.

I ran out of new ones and used some that had been used before but were still intact (no bends or kinks). Are we going to die now?

Iarwain · 08-23-2010, 09:10 AM

The rubber gasket part may not seal properly. Make extra sure that you check your seals after canning, after a couple weeks of storage, and again before use!

Forsynthianicki · 08-23-2010, 09:22 AM

Same answer as Iarwain. Maybe put a mark on those jars with reused lids and try to use them up quickly. Make sure it sounds like you got a good seal when you open it, if in doubt... throw it out. A couple of jars of food is not worth the potential food poisoning issues for your family.

Maggirayne · 08-23-2010, 09:24 AM

So what did people used to do? Throw them away all the time?

08-23-2010, 09:33 AM

I think they used to use a rubber ring to seal, or else wax or something

Forsynthianicki · 08-23-2010, 09:39 AM

Before people used this style of canning jar, jars were made with a larger more durable gasket. Even these had to be replaced periodically. It's not as though they will not seal, but there is a greater risk of problems with the jars sealing. Canning is a lot of work, you don't want to run the risk of having food that ends up being unusable.

Iarwain · 08-23-2010, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggirayne

So what did people used to do? Throw them away all the time?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buela

I think they used to use a rubber ring to seal, or else wax or something

There were a few different types of lids/seals historically but one of the most common was rubber rings that were heavy and re-usable. The history of different types of canning jars/lids is kind of interesting. Some designs were a lot better than others. The two part lid and ring we use now is a "modern" design.

Maggirayne · 08-23-2010, 09:51 AM

Thanks! I was wondering what ppl would if we didn;t have an endless supply if new lids, i.e. TEOTWAWKI. :GIGGLE

andrea_r · 08-23-2010, 09:52 AM

I reuse lids, or have - and you can tell when they start to go as the rubber on the inside starts to wear off. it's a thin coating, just enough to seal maybe 2 times.

Forsynthianicki · 08-23-2010, 10:05 AM

I often go to this site to answer questions I have about home canning.

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/

08-23-2010, 08:53 AM	#1
WildOlive Guest Posts: n/a	What is the deal with not re-using lids? Why not? Because I did. I ran out of new ones and used some that had been used before but were still intact (no bends or kinks). Are we going to die now?

08-23-2010, 09:10 AM	#2
Iarwain Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,686	Re: What is the deal with not re-using lids? The rubber gasket part may not seal properly. Make extra sure that you check your seals after canning, after a couple weeks of storage, and again before use! __________________ ~Iarwain Student midwife and Mama to the amazing half-dozen: Hacker - 18 The Mad Scientist - 18 Princess - 15 Lemur - 12 Noodle - 9 ... and little miss Rosebud - age 6

08-23-2010, 09:22 AM	#3
Forsynthianicki Climbing Rose Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,252	Re: What is the deal with not re-using lids? Same answer as Iarwain. Maybe put a mark on those jars with reused lids and try to use them up quickly. Make sure it sounds like you got a good seal when you open it, if in doubt... throw it out. A couple of jars of food is not worth the potential food poisoning issues for your family. __________________ ____________ Forsynthianicki Married to my "hunk o' burnin love" for 13+ years Mom to: J Bug dd, born at 21 weeks (2003) from our arms to God's J Bean ds, "boundless energy" (2006)

08-23-2010, 09:24 AM	#4
Maggirayne Rose Garden Standing for gentleness and honesty Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Looking for Hope Posts: 12,027	Re: What is the deal with not re-using lids? So what did people used to do? Throw them away all the time? __________________ Maggi, Tw irler of the Umbrella of Silliness Mama to two sweet littles and 3 angels 12/4/11 10/7/13 12/8/13 Grace is not a destination, it's a journey. I first learned to show grace to my child that was not shown to me, then I learned to accept it for myself, and only recently have I been able to have grace for others more. ~Sweetpeasmommy A

08-23-2010, 09:33 AM	#5
Buela Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is the deal with not re-using lids? I think they used to use a rubber ring to seal, or else wax or something

08-23-2010, 09:39 AM	#6
Forsynthianicki Climbing Rose Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,252	Re: What is the deal with not re-using lids? Before people used this style of canning jar, jars were made with a larger more durable gasket. Even these had to be replaced periodically. It's not as though they will not seal, but there is a greater risk of problems with the jars sealing. Canning is a lot of work, you don't want to run the risk of having food that ends up being unusable. __________________ ____________ Forsynthianicki Married to my "hunk o' burnin love" for 13+ years Mom to: J Bug dd, born at 21 weeks (2003) from our arms to God's J Bean ds, "boundless energy" (2006)

08-23-2010, 09:51 AM	#8
Maggirayne Rose Garden Standing for gentleness and honesty Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Looking for Hope Posts: 12,027	Re: What is the deal with not re-using lids? Thanks! I was wondering what ppl would if we didn;t have an endless supply if new lids, i.e. TEOTWAWKI. :GIGGLE __________________ Maggi, Tw irler of the Umbrella of Silliness Mama to two sweet littles and 3 angels 12/4/11 10/7/13 12/8/13 Grace is not a destination, it's a journey. I first learned to show grace to my child that was not shown to me, then I learned to accept it for myself, and only recently have I been able to have grace for others more. ~Sweetpeasmommy A

08-23-2010, 09:52 AM	#9
andrea_r Rose Bouquet User has Attention Defici... ooo squirrel! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 666	Re: What is the deal with not re-using lids? I reuse lids, or have - and you can tell when they start to go as the rubber on the inside starts to wear off. it's a thin coating, just enough to seal maybe 2 times. __________________ NEW! Quilt blog! http://quilti.com My personal blog: http://atypicalife.net/blog/ My Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/andrea_r/ I mostly hang out on twitter tho. I'm a mom of 4: A (1987) married to K, S (1990), M (1992), E (2000). And a grandma of one itty bitty Isabella (04/14/10)

08-23-2010, 10:05 AM	#10
Forsynthianicki Climbing Rose Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,252	Re: What is the deal with not re-using lids? I often go to this site to answer questions I have about home canning. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/ __________________ ____________ Forsynthianicki Married to my "hunk o' burnin love" for 13+ years Mom to: J Bug dd, born at 21 weeks (2003) from our arms to God's J Bean ds, "boundless energy" (2006)

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