Food Safety and Preservation Updates
Updates from Extension offices nationwide pertaining to food safety and food preservation that may impact a UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer's educational outreach content.
| August 1, 2023 | Unfiltered apple cider vinegar with a mother is safe to use for pickling as long as they are commercially manufactured, contain at least 5% acidity, are stored properly, and are used within the product’s best buy date. (PennState Extension) |
| July 24, 2023 | Vinegar acidity level for home canning is 5% for home canned products. (NCHFP) |