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Can commercial spaghetti sauce jars that look like canning jars (stamped with Atlas or Mason) be reused for canning?
A: No, a coating is applied to these jars to reduce scratching and scuffing and if the coating is scratched, the jar becomes weaker at this point and can more easily break. This would increase the risk of the jar breaking when used for canning. Also, the lighter weight of these jars could make them unsafe for home canning.
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If CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) members get together and pickle, water-bath, or pressure can their shares of fresh produce, can jars be distributed to other members?
A: CSA members canning together are taking part in the process and it is okay for them to take home jars of canned goods, but they should not be distributed to CSA members or anyone else that did not participate.
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