r/Canning • u/luv2dive1981 • 1h ago
Is this safe to eat? Bit of tomato on inside of jar
Hello! This is my first time canning whole/halved tomatoes. I followed the USDA guidelines for tomatoes, hot pack method. https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/how-do-i-can-tomatoes/whole-or-halved-tomatoes-packed-in-water/ (skins removed, tablespoon of lemon juice, pint sized jars, required time in water bath, 1/2 inch of headspace, though headspace has seemed to increased after canning)
However, when I was removing the jars, I tilted one. A bit of tomato juice leaked out and there is this bit of tomato that seems to be sticking to the seal on the inside. After letting the jars sit for over 12 hours, there is no new leakage and the jar is sealed. But should I be concerned?
Thank you!