I have a question about botulism when canning pickles. I realize that most canning recipes use 1:1 vinigar to water ratio for canning pickles. I accidently used 1:4 vinigar to water ratio for canning pickles. Now i am wondering if I will get botulism and if so can i re-use the jars or do i have to throw the jars out? if i can re use the jars then what is the best way to clean and steralize them?
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Botulism is a spore. If you suspect botulism you SHOULD NOT open the jar. If you do, you'll need to wipe down everything with a bleach solution. I don't think the risk is worth saving a jar. Per the CDC, wrap the jar tightly in plastic, and throw it away carefully in a way that animals or humans that might be digging through the garbage do not open it.
Don't know if is is tainted.
Commercially canned goods are required to undergo a "botulinum cook" in a pressure cooker at 121 °C (250 °F) for 3 minutes.
The toxin is killed at a lower temperature. 85 °C (185 °F) for longer than 5 minutes. But to reuse the can you should kill the organism. In my opinion.
I agree with the link to just throw it it out if you suspect botulism.
answered Aug 21, 2016 at 19:35
