No, the USDA does not recommend using bale type canning jars any longer for canning foods. The bale type closures cannot easily be tested for adequate vacuum as the two-piece metal lids can.
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My wife purchased several quart size jars with the clear glass lids that are held closed with a galvanized wire bale. We thought these old jars would make attractive gifts. Can these antique jars be safely used to can food?
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