On Wed, 2 Aug 2017 21:02:10 +0100, Janet > wrote:

>In article >,
>says...
>>
>> On Tue, 1 Aug 2017 17:28:49 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>>
>
>> > There's nothing remotely iffy about re-using glass jars; I've been
>> >using the same jars for decades for jam, marmalade, lemon curd and
>> >chutney. Glass is easy to wash and sterilise, and carries absolutely no
>> >taint or taste of previous contents.
>> >
>> > New lids can be bought very cheaply in any size.
>> >
>> > Janet UK
>>
>> My goodness. I really am surprised that anyone would do that.
>> Janet US
>
> Standard practice among UK home cooks and perfectly legal.
>
> https://www.food.gov.uk/business-ind...caterers/food-
>hygiene/charity-community-groups
>
> "Can I sell home-made jam in re-used jam jars?
>
>It is safe to re-use glass jam jars occasionally to supply food as long
>as they are properly washed. This means it is safe to sell home-made jam
>or chutney in re-used jam jars at village fetes and other occasional
>events. If jam jars are re-used they should be free from chips and
>cracks, and should be sterilised prior to each use. Well-fitting lids
>will also minimise any hygiene risks to the food in the jars."

You have to see this in Janet US' cultural context. If she gives
someone jam in a re-used jar and sometime that week that person
sneezes, they'll sue her.