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National Mason Jar Shortage; Relief May Come In December National Mason Jar Shortage; Relief May Come In December
National Mason Jar Shortage; Relief May Come In December If you’re having a hard time finding mason jars this season, you’re not alone. The United States is currently going through a mason jar shortage. The last time this happened was 1975, according to North Carolina State University’s Extension program. Due to more people being home and cooking because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are buying food storage containers, including mason jars, the university reported. A spokesperson for Ball Corp. (technically, the Newell Company), a major glass mason jar manufacturer, said that they have increased production of lids and jars, but the dem…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
COVID-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers COVID-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers
Covid-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers We all know panic buying has caused stores to sell out of certain staples, such as toilet paper, during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But what food items are now most in demand? According to Nielsen, compared to a year ago, these food items have seen the biggest increases in sales amid the outbreak: Oat milk, up 476.7 percent Dried beans, up 230.5 percent Canned meat, up 187.8 percent Popcorn, up 47.7 percent Eggs, up 44 percent Canned meat, including SPAM, and dried beans are favorites because they can last for months. Nutritionists recommend keeping your freezer and pantry…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says
Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says The USDA has issued a food safety reminder to all of those planning to cook or transport large amounts of food for upcoming holiday gatherings this season. Here are some of its takeaways: When it comes to doneness, don’t just chance it; use a food thermometer to determine the internal temperature of whatever meat you’re cooking. Here’s where they should fall: Ground beef: 160 degrees F Duck: 165 degrees F Veal: 145 degrees F Turkey: 165 degrees F Pork: 145 degrees F Steak: 145 degrees F Goose: 165 degrees F Beef, pork, lamb, and veal should also rest for three full minutes before being ca…

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by Valerie Musson