Guidelines for Evaluating Glass
Food Containers

Discard Jars With:

Loose cap or bulged safety seal	1		5	Dirt, webs, insect skins or evidence of submersion or leaks on screws
Foreign objects or unusual product separation Incomplete, missing or illegible labels	2 3		6	Cracks or chips
Mold (which can be long, stringy, clumpy or ropy; often white or dark)	4		7	Home canned goods

IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!