If so, I’m assuming they would not be safe to eat, correct?
I don't think anyone has pointed out that the food is on the inside of the circle and the outside world is on the outside of the circle. The inside of the circle and the seal are clean so it shouldn't matter what it is, it didn't contaminate the food inside
Was about to write this. As long as the inner part of the seal is clean, it doesnt matter whats outside. Maybe wash the lid before putting it back on tho. Depending on how its produced you often get a bit of spill on the outside rim of the glass which then doesnt get cleaned off properly. Over time that part can grow moldy, but its all outside the actual container.
I wouldn't throw the pickles out based on the lid rust alone.
In my opinion if the pickles themselves look smell and taste like you'd expect them they're probably fine to eat. If they're mouldy, mushy, smelly or show any other signs of spoilage then that's another story.
Just my 2 cents, hate wasting good food!
It's clearly mold (e okay technically it's mildew), and people who say it's rust are smoking the drapes.
But it's safe to eat the pickles because they're not contaminated.
Looks like rust, given the contents I'd be surprised to see mold survive pickle brine. Might want to show the friend who gifted them since I'd be sad to see my own canning efforts go to waste.
This whole point of pickling is to preserve the food and protect it against mold and bacteria. Ain’t nothing surviving in there, pickles are safe to eat.
Ask for a refund. Manufacturer is trash but the customer support rep might be sympathetic /s
I get the joke, but what they said doesn't necessary imply that they canned it themselves (think "homemade").
home canned pickles.
Whoosh!
"the joke will not go over my head, I will catch it!"
I make a lot of jam and am very careful to sterilise the jars beforehand - wash thoroughly, heat in the oven, dry with clean cloth. Lids with that seal strip are trickier, so after washing and drying, I line them up, pour white vinegar into each, and leave them half an hour. Dry off with paper towels. That way I never get mould on the seal.
I'm guessing you didn't do any of that? The pickles are possibly all right, but... it's a risk I wouldn't take. And I'm still getting through a batch of spicy plum sauce I made in 2015! Never had any mould on it.
I didn’t, make them. I bought them at my usual Amish farm stand. I would like to make my own next season though.
Also please provide the recipe for the spicy plum sauce!
Ah yes, I should have read all the comments.
https://edmondscooking.co.nz/recipes/sauces-and-chuteny/plum-sauce/
It says to wait at least two weeks before using, but I find it gets even better after a couple of years! Especially delicious on sausages.
Yes it is, and no they aren't. Get rid of them.
Looks clean on the inside of the jar?
It did, yeah.
Are these re-used lids?
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