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UC Master Food Preserver Program

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, 2023Unfiltered 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, 2023Vinegar acidity level for home canning is 5% for home canned products. (NCHFP)