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These are lids from freshly open jars of home canned pickles. Is this mold I'm seeing?
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If so, I’m assuming they would not be safe to eat, correct?
this post was submitted on 26 Oct 2025
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If shit ever truly hits the fan, some y'all are going to starve.
I don't care if it's rust or mold. Either way is harmless. Wipe it with your finger and you will know instantly. Almost 100% it's rust, which happens when you combine salt and iron.
If anyone thinks I'm an idiot, consider the salinity and pH. Nothing is growing in there, nothing can grow in there. I've got homemade hot sauce that is several years old, between the acidity and salt, it can't go bad.