Storing Canned Food  Item Number: storing-canned-food

Home-canned food should be stored in a cool dark place between 50-70 degrees F.  Storing in temperatures that are higher can lower the quality of the food.

Look for these SIGNS OF SPOILAGE after opening any home-canned food:

• Cloudy or frothy liquids

• An "off" color deterioration

• Slimy texture

• an odor that does not smell fresh

Any home-canned foods that display any of these signs of spoilage should be discarded immediately.

*Reference's:  The Complete Guide to Home Canning (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture)

For further literature on home-canning, read the USDA's "The Complete Guide to Home Canning" or "Ball's Blue Book".