As long as the lids arent rusty, theyre fine to use again and again for any purpose that doesnt involve canning. The Jarden (Newell) Company, manufacturer of Ball products, says that their lids, unused, have a storage life of five years beyond purchase; therefore, if stored lids are in that range, they can be used.

Are Pur canning lids made in China?

I assumed they were made in the USA, but they are made in China. I have been canning for many years and have never seen such faulty lids. My mother purchased the same lids and had very similar results.

Where are pur canning lids manufactured?

Ball Brand canning jars have been US made since 1884. Some of their bands and lids are also US made. The metal canning lids are not reusable, but the bands are. Tattler Reusable Canning Lids are made in Michigan.

Is it OK to use off brand canning lids?

Can I re-use old or previously used canning lids? The sealing compound on the rubber part of the lids are manufactured and only guaranteed to seal once. If you choose to use an old lid, be sure to test that it sealed before storing and also test for the seal later before opening the jar. I only have a few lids.

Are any canning lids made in USA?

Ball, Bernardin and Kerr are all owned by Jarden Home Brands and are all manufactured in the USA. Bernardin are comparable to Ball lids in every way except for the design and that they are normally only sold in Canada.

Who owns Pur Mason jars?

Pur Health Group, LLC Pur Health Group, LLC.

Why cant you find any canning lids?

The shortage in supply of home canning lids, also known as 2-piece canning lids, flats, or lids & bands or rings that began in 2020 is not over. Unfortunately, this shortage created a vacuum for some fraud in the production and sale of canning lids.

What can you do without canning lids?

Here are the best options for canning without lids. The best ways to can without disposable lids are wax seals and reusable lids. There are also a number of non-canning preservation methods including drying, smoking, salting, fermenting, root cellaring, and water glassing to name a few.

Do you boil lids and rings when canning?

While the old guidelines recommended dropping the lids in hot, simmering water before pulling them out and immediately sealing jars, Jarden now says its not necessary to heat the lids in order to achieve a good seal. Instead, you can simply wash the lids and use them at room temperature.

Can you use canning lids twice?

You can reuse glass canning jars, but dont be tempted to reuse canning lids, she advises. The gasket compound in used lids may fail to seal on jars, resulting in unsafe food. When jars are processed, the gasket on new lids softens and flows slightly to cover the jar-sealing surface.

Why cant I find jar lids?

Those of you who can fruits and vegetables may have noticed a short supply of jars and lids. Its a shortage that is being chalked up, in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic. The lids have a disc that sits on the mouth of the jar with a ring that screws on around it, but after one use, the seal around the disc breaks down.