Ball, Bernardin and Kerr are all owned by Jarden Home Brands and are all manufactured in the USA.

Where are Ball canning lids made?

Muncie The Muncie plant manufactures the lids for the jars, which are then assembled in Fishers, according to a company spokesperson.

Are Mason jars made in China?

They are sturdy and solid, just the way I expect a good canning jar to be. Second is that the jars are made in China.

Is it safe to use canning lids from China?

As long as the lids arent rusty, theyre fine to use again and again for any purpose that doesnt involve canning. The Jarden (Newell) Company, manufacturer of Ball products, says that their lids, unused, have a storage life of five years beyond purchase; therefore, if stored lids are in that range, they can be used.

Is Ball Mason jars going out of business?

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The company that makes Ball Mason jars will soon close its factory in Muncie, Indiana. Manufacturing operations are scheduled to stop in the summer of 2019. Company officials say the decision was made after reviewing necessary upgrades and improvements.

Why is there a shortage of canning jar lids?

It all began last year when the pandemic hit in early 2020. Stuck at home, people picked up gardening, then canning their harvest. “That led to a supply shortage of canning lids,” said Suzanne Driessen, University of Minnesota Extension food safety educator.

Why is there a shortage of canning lids 2020?

It all began last year when the pandemic hit in early 2020. Stuck at home, people picked up gardening, then canning their harvest. “That led to a supply shortage of canning lids,” said Suzanne Driessen, University of Minnesota Extension food safety educator.

Is there a shortage of canning jar lids?

Is there still shortages of canning lids? Yes, there is still a canning supply shortage in 2021.

Is Ball canning going out of business?

Manufacturing operations are scheduled to stop in the summer of 2019. Company officials say the decision was made after reviewing necessary upgrades and improvements. The manufacturing of parts will be outsourced to Columbus, Ohio, while packaging and distribution will move to Fishers, Indiana.