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| I ave been saving Trader Joes Organic Marinara jars over the past year. They have "Mason" in raised glass near the top rim and so I, mistakenly, thought they were canning jars. They aren't. They are slightly smaller than a narrow-mouth jar, so slight that it wasn't noticeable until I tried to put the band on a jar that I couldn't get my Foodsaver to vacuum seal. I'm glad I found out before I tried to pressure can with these jars. I was talking to someone who said they would NEVER use a store jar for canning and I wouldn't either, typically, but I guess I was led (or misled?) by the "Mason" on the jar. I've written to Trader Joe's but I would also like to write to the mfg of the jar. Is that Ball? Because I've googled and haven't had any luck that majes me absolutely positive that Ball is the right direction to go. |
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| Classico jars say Mason too, they used to be able to use the RM lids and bands and I used them for BWBing. Also saved the lids after I had enough jars, good for storage after opening a jar of jam or jelly. But now they're making them smaller, just as USDA says it's OK to BWB in them. But I wouldn't PC in them. I don't know who makes them - but you can buy all different sized "Mason" jars for crafting, etc. online. These look like the ones Green Mtn Gringo uses. Doesn't say who manufacturer is, just "made in East Asia" |
Here is a link that might be useful: Jar Store
This post was edited by ajsmama on Mon, Sep 1, 14 at 16:17
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