Dry food at 140 F. Brown Spots on Vegetables 1. Too-high drying temperature used. Dry vegetables at 140 F 2. Check periodically for dryness. Insects in Jars 1.
Lids do nt completly fit jars.
Use new canning lids. Pasteurize foods in oven at 160 F for 30 minutes or in freezer for 48 hours. Holes in Plastic Bags 1. Insects or rodents eat through plastic bags. Avoid use of plastic bags except when food can be stored in refrigerator or freezer.