My Genuine Concern: Reusable Canning Lids & Gaskets or NOT?

DISCLAIMER: I have sincere, legitimate questions, and if you're a canner.....you should too. These are my opinions and thoughts. I am just voicing them here under my first amendment right to do so. Let me know your thoughts down below. And if you purchased these non reusable gaskets with your lid purchase in 2021, do you still have them? Did you contact Harvest Guard for a replacement? Did they notify you of the issues? I would love to know. Thank you, God Bless and I sincerely wish Brad the best of luck and hope any new ownership treats their customers well and is successful.
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[@janelleroads6011]

Yep. I'm one who expects 6-8 uses to actually be 6-8 uses! I would not know a good gasket from a bad one. I bought them for the first time in 2021.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

This!!!!! THIS!!!!!!! This is my concern!!!!! He makes a pretty huge assumption that people would figure it out on their own. They won’t if they trust you and trust what they believe they purchased from you. 🤦‍♀️💔 so worrisome.

[@CherieNorquay]

And I can regularly but never have used the reusable lids. I bought them in case I couldn't get the other ones. But I was thrilled they would last a long time. I wouldn't know either how the gaskets are supposed to be use after use.

[@renalarue6988]

@@CherieNorquay I did the same and sent a bunch to my daughter who is a new canner. Fortunately, I accidentally also ordered from Tattler as they were going to be delivered quicker. I thought I had canceled the HG. Both boxes came within a week of each other.

[@judithdonnelly8824]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader Thank you 💕!! I appreciate all the time you have put into this video. On a side note 🎶 I love your hair 💕 and you look beautiful!! Have a great day!!

[@Kimber261]

Same here! That's when I bought mine. so Bummed!

[@gaylebranger902]

Heather you are 100% right. I’m glad you’re standing up for all of us.

[@donnamayoh1196]

Thank you Heather 💞

[@Huum2]

Wow, thank you!

[@patwinkeller9254]

Well done!

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing this! 💯 ❤

[@bjones1283]

Good looking out Heather

[@tammyr2966]

Thank you for bringing this to all of our attention! Much appreciated!

[@donnaregenauer2757]

Hello from KY love you and your channel and your family ❤️.Thank you for sharing this information

[@sunsetstella8917]

Thank you!

[@MissSandraK]

Thank you. I’m going to check my stock to see if I have those one use ones to get them exchanged. Thanks again!

[@marygallagher3428]

Thanks for this important information!

[@brenyule]

Thank you for that info❤

[@dberger1010]

Thank you for this very informative video and being an advocate for us. I purchased some tattler reusable lids and used a few as a test as the instructions are different from what I'm used to. I regularly check all my canned goods (monthly) for any signs of damage (store bought) or broken seals (home canned). As home preservers and pantry stockers, it is a really important step to follow up this way.

[@1rahmaan]

💖💖💖

[@cathydecarles7084]

Happy Birthday Heather I hope you had a wonderful 50 th birthday full of love and happiness God bless you 🙏🏻✝️☮️🎈🎉🎂

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you!!!!

[@danab5552]

Oh wow 😳!!!! Happy Birthday. You got this girl !!!! 💓💖❤️🙏

[@mamieyates3352]

Thank you for sharing.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thanks for watching

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Good for you!!!!! Call them out on crappy job!!!!!! Myself i just use ball !!!!

[@pennyp4187]

Thank you very much. This will be my second year pressure canning and I’ve learned so much from you. My mom was a canner and only used Ball lids, so I am as well. I’ve only had one to fail sealing and I’m sure it wasnt the lid but me . I’ve debated about trying reusable some so glad for this info.

[@someonetalkstea4835]

Ugh, I bought all REUSABLE lids and gaskets during the difficult time of finding lids. Literally bought enough for all my jars. I am so upset! I felt I bought REUSUABLE so insure I wouldn't ever be without lids again! They need to send out FREE gaskets to ALL those that bought during the timeframe.

[@CarolAnnHenderson]

Indeed they must. They have to do right by their customers. Accountability is a serious thing.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I absolutely agree with you!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and you should at the very least been informed!!!!!

[@2200chuck]

Tattler gaskets fit on the Harvest Guard lids, and those gaskets ARE actually reusable.

[@CarolAnnHenderson]

@2200chuck Thank you 2200chuck. This is useful information for everyone. 💞🤗

[@Momma4Freedom]

@@TheKneadyHomesteadera respectable honest business should have put out a recall like you said Heather. And replace all of the questionable gaskets.

[@chevona]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@annasheartyhomestead]

Thank you for providing us such a thorough video!

[@justmepraying]

Thank you so much because I had no idea about this ❤

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Happy birthday! 🥳🎉🎁🎈🕯 Mine is this Friday. 👍🏻🤗

[@rochelleallgyer122]

Thanks for sharing your research and input!!!

[@annasauln]

Thank you for your diligence and information. Much appreciated.

[@coopie624]

Heather, you are such a blessing to us canners. Thank you for not only making us aware of this issue, but also for following up and pressing the company for complete disclosure. Much love to you!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I appreciate that, we are all in this together!

[@marianeudorf7524]

🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@jeanninebooth6415]

❤

[@josettereto8623]

Thank you for this information

[@themrsjmerr3122]

Why is he reaching out to influencers before reaching out to customers who thought they were buying reusable gaskets? Thank you for standing up for regular folks!!! Also, if this is his decision why not send them out with 8 gaskets since the reusable ones should work at least 8 times? Why only 3?

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

EXACTLY!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joybartlett9784]

Happy Birthday 🎁🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TreasureRescue]

Thank you for being s great consumer advocate.

[@urbanqueen3034]

Thank you for this video Heather! I did get those onetime use gaskets. Once I saw videos made on this issue from you and others on YT. I contacted Harvest Guard sent a picture of what I got. They replied back and immediately sent me the reusable gaskets. I didn't have to send back the onetime use gaskets back.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

That is awesome! I am so happy they took great care of you!!!!! Thank you Harvest Guard!

[@tammyhanlon5491]

Thank you so much for this information.

[@rbsamar]

Thk u for the information

[@cookinmum]

Thank you sweetheart

[@jamiewillhite6355]

If they didn't have the "Luxury " to test them, then they are lying and it's false advertising. Heather you are fabulous and I support you speaking out for us!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Ugh. Like I told him in my email, nauseated. 🥺

[@terrihoovan9431]

I agree. Have been using Tattler lids since 2012.

[@jeanniegreer7]

I bought Tattler. I only did a few as I was a new canner when I bought them. So far so good. Thank you for speaking up for us.

[@brendastellbrink2835]

Thank you so much for posting this video. We need more people like you! Bless you

[@lori3488]

Happy belated birthday! Thank you for this sharing this information

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you🤗

[@terisurratt7078]

Thank you so much for thoroughly checking this out and letting us know!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are very welcome❤️

[@lydialedbetter2041]

Heather you have NAILED this subject. Thanks for your time and care. 🎉

[@dianebondhus9355]

Happy birthday Heather! 🎉🎈🎁🎂🍨💐 Thanks for looking into these lids- goodness gracious!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you!🤗

[@tanyaparker6296]

I bought some too! Ugh!! So glad you made this video!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

❤️

[@marthamoran1463]

You got it! Thank you so much for all the hard swork you did on this! I will not use that product and only use ball and tattler! You are a blessing..I will also tell my canning friends!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Well keep your options always open. I love weck jars. Those are glass tops 😆 just dont put all your eggs into one basket unless you find something that really works for you. Canning is a lot of work. And time and money invested.

[@tammyr2966]

Happy late birthday! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!

[@willow8094]

Happy 50th ! Thankyou for sharing this issue . I had gone by what was advertised and bought but not so many cause so nervous to try . Snake oil salesman selling his business buyer's beware.

[@ReallyRhonda]

Hi Heather, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you making this video and exposing Harvest Guard's shoddy business practices. I'm so glad you also took the extra step of reaching out to Tattler and confirming their supply of lids and gaskets are still the same quality. Thank you for saving me time and money!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Absolutely!!!!!! We are all in this together!

[@belindadunne4312]

Bravo! Thank you for looking out for others. You executed that perfectly. ❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you. I have a compassionate heart and try to be kind but at the same time, some full disclosure needs to be made. 🥹

[@dixsigns1717]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader AMEN!

[@carsonl.8788]

Happy Belated Birthday! Nice to see your doing better. Thanks for keeping us informed and aware of this issue. Much appreciated. Take care, Blessings.

[@TheLifeofaHomemaker]

These are very sincere questions that we should all be asking, thank you for asking them on the consumers' behalf!! I'm concerned by what the email said and the approach that Harvest Guard has taken. Why aren't the 40,000 customers being notified of the deficit in product quality? Why is he selling addresses instead of letting all of his customers know. He already knows who bought the lesser product. Thank you for not just taking the bait of clout of being an "influencer" and instead asking questions that really matter. This is FOOD SECURITY we are talking about. Hard earned dollars that go less and less far each day.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Absolutely 💯

[@sharonbutrum82]

How about Four Jars brand?

[@ronalddavis5905]

Hi neighbor, I only use ball and another metal lid that is made in Canada, I buy them at the Amish hardware between Clare and Gladwin. Never had one not seal from either one. Thank you for all you do.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Oh Bernardin!!!!! Yes!!!!! Sometimes we Michiganders can get out hands on those. 😆

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

I’m so grateful for this video! Thanks Heather.

[@patricatfurever4051]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Heather!!! 🎂😘

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you!🤗

[@bethikaiser9435]

Thank you Heather for taking a stand for what is right for all of us! Happy Birthday! Hope you had an amazing blessed day! You have been such a blessing to so many, even this old grandmother! You can teach a old dog new tricks! Even though I had done a considerable amount of canning through the years! I’m canning things now that I never ever considered canning! You are a blessing! Thank You! Blessings!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

God bless you sweet mama and thank you for that we all lean on one another. ❤️🙏🏻

[@VeronicaRonniDorval2638]

Happy Birthday 🎂🎈

[@desire4liberation]

Thank you so much Heather. Time for me to get Tattlers. great info

[@MouseToes]

Well done Heather and you NAILED it sistah' with " Sir , you had ONE job".

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Right? 😆. I hate being snarky but…..honestly! He had one job!

[@theresaraddatz-melancon9334]

I love your passion! Thank you for keeping us informed. Hugs and prayers!

[@JPRN.]

Happy belated birthday 🥳 🎂Heather. Bravo for taking a stand, you are absolutely correct. So proud of you for getting to bottom of this lid issue 👏🏼🥰❤️

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you so much🤗

[@rpal320]

Thank you for your wise words of wisdom! 💖

[@thegraymarlin]

Thank you for this Heather! Thank you for using your platform to spread the word, both positive and negative! Love and blessings from south Texas!

[@dixsigns1717]

WTG, Heather.! Thank you for sharing. I still use the metal one use flats. At 70 I am too old to learn new tricks and the reusable ones just do not seem safe to me personally.

[@bonita2702]

Well said

[@rebeccasanford8607]

Happy HAPPY Birthday from East Texas! I’m not jumping on the Harvest Gard reusable lids.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you❤️

[@januarytimberlake9629]

Thank you for taking the time to tackle this. I had not heard this was going on

[@terrihoovan9431]

After seeing your video on the Harvest guard reuseable lids. I won't waste my time and money. I like the fact that the Tattler lids are trusted. Thank you for the fyi

[@lolitabonita08]

thank you for taking the time and doing this for us. We need more people like you...a warrior...and honesty is very important.

[@trapped7534]

Happy Birthday late💖💖💖💖💖💖💕💕 Just popping in without watching video…. Sorry,just busy,busy,busy today.Have had TATTLER for several years,still have an occasional non seal (likely my mess up) got a few from another company,did not like them as well.

[@reneegriffith2375]

I never bought those lids, as I had a stock pile of the Ball lids. And I bought myself for my birthday last year a new Cosori dehydrator. Learned to dehydrate food I never thought about and making powders. I also joined Thrive Life and stocked piled there pantry cans of fruit, veggies and proteins. I also have store canned products. I am going to try to grow some veggies on my patio this summer, then dry them and put them away for later.

[@glennagoss7335]

Thank you Heather, you are so good to do this for all of us. Right is right!

[@darleneneumann5182]

Good advice.

[@rvmush3883]

The truth is that Harvest Guard did tell customers about changing suppliers and has replaced SOME of the faulty items. The problem is that they have not recalled and replaced all of the faulty gaskets. I opened a jar with the faulty gasket last week and rather than knowing there was a problem, I figured it was a fluke. Now what I’m hearing is that the huge amount of jars I canned in 2021 & 2022 probably don’t have reusable gaskets and are likely at risk of seal failure. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BRINGING THIS TO LIGHT.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

🥺💔

[@FloridaSalon]

Wow. Unbelievable. Good looking out. Thank you.

[@lisaruiz149]

Heather, IF I was IN your area, I promise you, I'd be one of the ones willing to learn from your canning classes. You've taught me so much, but I struggle trying to watch videos from my phone while doing things in the kitchen as our kitchen is very teeny. I THANK YOU for saving US money as we were going to buy reusable lids. Omgosh sweetheart, stay so blessed and THANK YOU for watching out for your followers. I LOVE YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL SWEETIE!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Awwww thanks🤗🤗🤗

[@debyarger3084]

Good job girly!!!! My momma always uses the ball brand when I was growing up. In my house we're into the Harvest Fresh freeze dryer.

[@hollywinsman9464]

Very nicely done Heather. Thank you.

[@MamaStyles]

Time for a class action lawsuit! In Canada we have a ministry of consumer relations where one can file grievances etc against companies who falsely advertise . I think those who have been sold a half truth and wasted money should contact lawyers because if it were reversed…these companies would sue you in a heartbeat. Business is business. Holding companies accountable is something all of us should do!

[@lynnbluder9675]

Happy Birthday, May God continue to bless you with all that you do. Thanks so much for this video. As I am going to start canning and this was very informative, I am a little aprehensive to get started but I will get the Ball's book and lids and then need to learn how my pressure XL works as a canner. I'll get there wish me luck. God bless.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are a Canning Queen! Take your throne!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@comfortcreekranch4948]

Happy Birthday 🎉. Thank you for the info! God Bless you! 💛

[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

Great Info, Thank you for watching our backs. I just purchased a freeze drier so I could get away from so much freezer space being used. I can a lot of food, but there are things I want that I can Freeze dry and keep for long-term use. I pray you can invest in a FD one day.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Another testimony in favor of a FD!😆👏🏻

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

I use my ball more than once. Have for years and no problem.

[@mgm2008]

Thank you Heather! They didn't address if the packaging informed the buyer that they were not reusable!!! You saw the website didn't tell that the products weren't reusable!!!😮😬

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Nope. Packaging did not say it. And they did not make a public statement about it.

[@janetatkinson9023]

🎉 HAPPY BELATEĎ BIRTHDAY HEATHER 🎉

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hestiasgardenhomestead7562]

My mother has been a tattler customer for over 20 years

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Tattler has been absolutely wonderful and helpful.

[@michdancer13]

Hmmm....i must have a mix of gaskets. Only one recently was stretched oddly after use and I'm quite sure none of my gaskets have been used more than a couple times so far. I've had no jars fail/spoil on rhe shelf. I agree that the website should be updated with new info. I will continue to use the lids/gaskets and inspect them as I knew I'd need to as the white lids have a lifetime use but the gaskets were meant to have limited use, reusable 6-8 times. Truly, the one that was stretched out was extremely obvious. I'm more inclined to be upset at the shutdowns forced upon us all which so devastatingly impacted businesses, individuals, mental health, etc. The company should be forthright about the Harvest Guard lids, yet I'm not ready to discontinue their use. Happy canning.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Absolutely! And as long as you know. I mark my gaskets with a line every time i use it so i know how many uses i have left. And don’t get me started on my soapbox about the shut downs. 😆 i live in michigan where they banned the sales of garden seeds and supplies as well as paint and kids clothing! While our governor locked us down she flew to florida for vacation! I definitely have my rants on all of that. 😆 God Bless and Happy Canning!

[@conniegant7781]

Thank you Heather for this vital information. I purchased some Tattler reusable lids during the lid shortage and needed more but they weren’t available so I went to Harvest Gard. I haven’t used any of the Harvest Gard lids yet and now I don’t think I want to. I would really like to send them back and get a refund. Then I could purchase more Tattlers. This is really upsetting to me. Thank you again. God Bless and Lots of Love ❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Absolutely don’t be afraid to reach out to them. Did you purchase them in 2021?

[@Momma4Freedom]

Thank you so very much for watching out for all of us! Your points are so valid and poignant. None of what HS says makes sense to me and seems to be doing a fast one on us unsuspecting and trusting consumers. Why would he only include 3 one time use gaskets when the others were 6 to 8 uses. Reducing the cost by 15 percent doesn’t make up for losing the 3 to 5 more uses that were part of the original gaskets. I pray no one gets ill or worse from these gaskets possibly failing. God Bless You!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Exactly!!!!! The lack of transparency, honesty and accountability is a big red flag for me. Glad to see he changed his tune yesterday evening and is offering a choice now but the integrity is lacking. We will see if he honors his customers and makes it right. He should have done that back in 2020. How can you be dumbfounded at the lack of reusability when you knew the entire time you never ordered the product to be reusable in the first place. Bait and switch. Red flag. That’s a hard NO for me. Shady.

[@patriciacarson6566]

Hey Heather, I remember when you bought the Tattler lids and bulk a few years ago I also purchased some. And I totally agree with everything you have said. And so glad you're doing better. I watched your unboxing and your sons. And we can see that they do spoil their mama. Take care stay safe and God bless y'all

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Feels like a different lifetime ago.

[@deborahn3870]

What I bought mine in 2020😮 i can only use them one time 😢 now i have to order the rubber bands i haven't used them yet thank you Heather miss you

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Miss you too🥺

[@CherieNorquay]

I also bought from Harvest Guard because they were USA made and veteran owned.

[@marsfran55]

Ditto!

[@lavernfoy4591]

Thanks for standing up for all the canner’s. Prayer’s and Love to you and your family. ❤️💕

[@777ttaylor]

I am SO DISAPPOINTED in hearing this about the Harvest Guard lids. I made a significant financial investment in purchasing their lids & gaskets & it looks like I have just wasted my time & money 😭

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

🥺

[@Sassygrannyvlogs]

💟

[@donnaingle391]

OMG!

[@mariamartin4250]

I had 14 jars of beans fail two weeks after canning them. I don’t use them anymore.

[@lori1508]

That is false advertising. Canners who bought these need to sue.

[@2200chuck]

Thank you Heather. I have recommended in the past both Tatler and Harvest Guard. I just finished sharing this episode with everyone I had told that Harvest Guard and Tatler were equal, because now, obviously, they are not. Again, thank you and God bless you.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

God bless 🥹❤️