Episode Description: In this episode of the FACS of Life, returning guest Dr. Carla Schwan - of the National Center for Home Food Preservation, Dr. Kaitlyn Casulli - UGA Extension Process Specialist, and Amanda Harner - UGA Extension Agent, unpack the key issues with health and safety when canning at home. You don’t want to miss this episode with all the important information you need to know as a consumer regarding botulism and validated canning methods and recipes. Resources used for this Episode: 1. “Historical Origins of Food Preservation”. National Center for Home Food Preservation, University of Georgia: https://nchfp.uga.edu/resources/entry... 2. National Agricultural Library, USDA: https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/ipd... World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sh... 3. UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu 4. National Center for Home Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu 5. Department of Food Science & Technology | Extension & Outreach: https://foodscience.caes.uga.edu/exte... 6. Cfsph, G. D. (2003). Botulism. www.cfsph.iastate.edu 7. Penn State Extension | Time, Temperature, and Pressure in Canning Foods: https://extension.psu.edu/time-temper.... 8. USDA | National Institute of Food and Agriculture A. USDA’s Complete Guide to Canning: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/... B. List of US Land-grant Colleges and Universities: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/... Thanks for watching FACS of Life! Please share your thoughts in the comment section! You can also email questions or if you would like to request a transcript. Email: amanda.harner@uga.edu Phone: 478-994-7014 Non-Discrimination: The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action organization. ADA: If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance of accommodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program, or activity of UGA, or if you desire more information please contact us.