Food Safety, Preservation and Storage
Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing
Dial gauge testing for pressure canners. Bring in the dial gauge or the lid with the gauge attached, we can test it for accuracy. We are available to test dial gauges Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. for a $2.00 test fee. Call for directions to our office 503-821-1150
Dial gauges should be checked for accuracy and overall condition every year prior to the beginning of canning season. If you use your dial gauge canner throughout the year, check it at the same time every year.
Got a Thanksgiving Food Safety question?
Contact the:
Holiday Food Safety Hotline
1-800-354-7319
Monday through Thursday
November 16-19 & 23-25, 2009
Answers to holiday food handling, preparation, serving and storage questions.
Food safety
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/food-preservation
Information consumers should know about the recent Peanut Butter outbreak.
Home Food Preservation
For a complete list of research-based and safe sources of food preservation information please see our publications. http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/food-preservation
Home Food Storage
