2007-11-09 09:48:01 · 5 answers · asked by razor 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
probably, but if the seal is tight, the mixture is usually heated to above 160 degrees and that the # they say kills germs
you should be okay, if it seals correctly
2007-11-09 09:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by Marie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be if the person making the jam coughs or sneezes without covering nose or mouth, or fails to wash his or her hands before preparing any foods. This is, or should be, common knowledge. However, the heat used in cooking the preserves, and sterilizing the jars should kill most or all of any germs.
2007-11-09 09:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it was made and heated according to directions in the Ball Blue Book, then it is ok. The heat should have killed everything. If in doubt, heat them to a high temperature before eating.
2007-11-09 09:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by oldknowitall 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not if you're doing propper canning, and have everything at a high enough temperature when you seal the jars.
2007-11-09 09:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wear a mask---Wash your hands often
2007-11-09 09:56:54 · answer #5 · answered by cochise 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋