Am Mittwoch, 2. August 2017 23:34:29 UTC+2 schrieb Bruce:
> 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.

She would drop dead if she ever came to Germany: All kind of beverages
also available in reusable glass-bottles (less deposit than for plastic
or alu) - even this kind: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCgelverschluss
Yogurt, cream etc. are available in reusable jars, milk in bottles -
glass plus deposit.

Bye, Sanne.