Special Announcement

[@mscatnipper2359]

Thank you for continually looking out for our welfare, Pam and Jim!

[@paula817]

As a major fan of The Office, this tickles me so much! I can’t believe I’ve never put it together until I saw your comment 😂

[@dang495]

Thank you for the public service announcement!

[@donnawest4713]

Thank you Rose Red. I have family, younger than me that need to be aware of authors who don’t know their subject and who have not tested the recipes in a book they have published. USDA should be getting access to this and sending out their own warning.

[@diannejeffers4731]

Pam, this is exactly why I watch your channel. I trust you and truly appreciate you telling us about this terrible misleading book. Thank you!!

[@folsterfarms]

This is a perfect example of building a community, and then using your voice to protect and serve. Thank you for looking out for the canning community, the new folks and your followers❤

[@teryl4708]

I ALWAYS read the 1 star reviews of any product I look at on Amazon.

[@unnamed2737]

Me too. Since I sell on Amazon I’m hyper aware of the scams people get away with and always read 1-star reviews to check because it’s very easy to disguise a fake product as the real thing.

[@Earthy-Artist]

Yup. Me too.

[@lisagoldberg5178]

Have you considered contacting the Ball Company, to let them know about this book? I think I would if I came across something like this. You are potentially saving lives.♥

[@gwenjackson4362]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@cookiegirl2cookie197]

Please do. It's a copyright issue, and Ball would take action because it is not only using their brand name (no matter how it's worded) but will also potentially damage their reputation.

[@laurarowland7926]

Also, if someone didn't go thru it like she has, may cook a recipe and blame Ball for any "bad" outcomes..this why I love it when she reviews something..THANKYOU!!

[@unnamed2737]

Ball can have this taken down easily if they know about it. This is a violation of amazons policies. It’s self published through Amazon. Fake author trying to scam off ball’s success.

[@voxintenebris6367]

I tried when a smiliar thing happened with the jars; jars sold as Ball that did not have the same colour, weight or height as the original Ball jars - they weren't interested. I saw the book that Rose Red is showing and it does use the buzzwords giving the impression that it is genuine Ball, but it isn't. No doubt will be bought as a gift by many. One failing is that sellers use the word 'Ball' to describe all jars, even jars not intended for pressure canning. That started a trend of of muddying the waters, so that when you enter the words 'Ball canniing' it suggests all manner of jars etc

[@karenfoster6273]

Thank you !!! I watch your show bc of your honesty. I walked into my 7 yr old granddaughters room to find her watching your channel. She was telling me about you canning. You do such a great job !! ❤

[@noeldeal8087]

THAT'S adorable!!!

[@ingridr8917]

How awesome is that?

[@Denise_B17]

Shame on the author and the publisher. And shame on Amazon for allowing such a book on their site. Thank you for sharing this with us all. Much appreciated from a new canner.

[@Stoffmonster467]

A just cares about profit

[@unnamed2737]

Amazon doesn’t know unless they are notified. The author is fake. It’s a self published book, there is no publisher. Amazon prints it on cheap materials and ships it themselves. This person is likely operating multiple accounts on Amazon to create multiple fake authors and titles knowing each account will eventually get banned. Good news is Amazon doesn’t pay authors for two months so if enough people report him and get him banned before end of February, he’ll never get all the money he scanned people out of this Christmas. .

[@HH-le1vi]

​@@Stoffmonster467very little profit in Amazon retail

[@4677-l5l]

I tried to see if it was one I had ordered through Amazon but there are SO MANY!

[@dfbp2572]

Is it self-published?

[@robinm2457]

Thank you for your announcement. I appreciate all you do to keep canning safe

[@wordkyle]

I'm not into canning, but my wife is. She asked me to check into this book. (I'm an avid Googler.) Since I don't know about canning, I focused on the author. This is what I found. 1. The name is "Mill V. Mike." Not a usual kind of name. Not a disqualifier, but unsettling. 2. The author's picture on his author page is gorgeous -- maybe too perfect for a real person. 3. The description of his qualifications are over the top -- nothing unusual about that from an author -- but none of the claims are specific. Nothing can be verified. 4. A quick Google search turned up no mentions of him other than the few books he has on Amazon. Nothing about the seminars or workshops he's supposedly given. No way to check on his supposed expertise. That's from ten minutes online. Cursory research will throw up red flags befor you ever get to what's inside the book. _Caveat emptor._

[@raydeenjaques5891]

The positive comments about that book seem mostly fishy. They are lengthy and very specifically detailed. (Almost like the same person wrote them) They do not align with the recipe descriptions of other negative comments and seem to be discribing a completely different book.

[@drumrgrrrl4319]

Ya, this one is for sure a scam. Sadly, I've seen several on Amazon like this. It's disappointing.

[@cbagot]

Agree! I used to write professionally and his bio says a lot of nothing. Anyone can self publish today. Years ago my sister submitted a meatloaf recipe of my mom’s to a contest with a big name food company. She heard nothing. The recipe was unusual ad the meatloaf was layered with meat, layer chopped spinach, layer of cheese, layer of meatloaf. It was actually quite good. Years later I bought my sister a cookbook for dogs. I purchased it at BJ’s (like Costco)here in NJ. The meatloaf recipe, exactly as sent in with spices etc, was in that book. We figured someone involved in the competition kept copies of all the recipes and over the years put out cookbooks. They obviously had food or publishing connections. This was before the boom in self publishing. I guess we have to be on our toes.

[@susancnw59]

It sounds delicious. ​@@cbagot

[@nancyburnham5666]

Wow thank you so much for letting us know!!! I hope his cookbook is removed from Amazon!!!

[@donnathomas3612]

Thank you for always thinking of this wonderful community!

[@CTR6067]

I am a novice canner…thank you so much for sharing!

[@C2yourself]

Well done professor!

[@LaylaBrock-u5h]

Thank you for always looking out for us! Pam, you are the BEST!

[@BinfordMJ]

This is just one of the reasons I trust you so very much! Thank you for keeping us informed!

[@kristanichols6215]

Thank you Pam and Jim,for being concerned for our safety,you are where l go for safe food prep,and safe canning instructions, you're much appreciated. ❤😊

[@SandraLane-qc6io]

Thank you for this post. Your dedication to accuracy, scientific methodology and responsibility is greatly appreciated.🇨🇦

[@ygordon141]

Thank you so much for this. I left a Facebook site because so many new canners were bragging about waterbath canning chicken, beef, broth, etc. As well as the trending "dry canning" potatoes. When I would advise them against it they would flame me with the same old song, "You can waterbath anything." I replied that, yes, and you can also get very sick and even die from it so why risk it. I left the app. So, again, thank you for letting people know and for always demonstrating the correct and only safe way to can/preserve our bounty.

[@juanitadafler7233]

I left a Facebook canning site for the same reason, might have been the same one. Dry canning or Rebal canning strikes fear in my heart knowing someone could get deathly sick. I really appreciate Rose's commitment to sticking to the guidelines of safe canning.

[@Stoffmonster467]

As mentioned before: people mix the systems without thinking about. You can waterbath a lot - but there exist rules as well. And there are many things you shouldn't can with that method (as cream mushroom soup e g).

[@StormChaserMommaG]

They don't understand & don't care to sadly

[@deborahjohnson7110]

Will Always appreciate the two of you Pam and Jim for the excellence you have and share concerning canning for our families! TY so so much for that and for the integrity you have,these days it's rare!!! BLESS YOU both!!!!❤😊

[@an-alechianeathery770]

I left a few Facebook group because they didn't gotten mad at me over a salsa recipe my mom had 40. That called for jars be hot and set out cool. This set the canning process. I was just asking questions about this. People on one group was talking about canning jelly and the wax they use over the jelly. Some people still use that methods. I saw a few jelly jar can this way growing up. I know that shouldn't be safe. Some still use its as safe. All the mold that in jelly. I kindly thank you,but no thanks. When to store bought jelly when I was offered some. People think old school canning is way, like I did. I now know better. You can't teach the new comers to can properly.

[@sarahbelongie9158]

Thank you for the heads up. May you have a blessed Christmas.

[@jinniroe5002]

Thank you! You are trusted!

[@MelanieBerhtold]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you.... for me, my children, and for my grandchildren!

[@IYQ2-22]

Thank you for the warning. This should be a red flag for Amazon!

[@janetrobinson2699]

Needs to be reported to Ball and Amazon! This is dangerous!

[@duckyday1099]

Thank you for your perseverance in keeping us safe and informed.

[@KoniB.]

Thank you for your continuing search for truth in canning safety. I certainly appreciate this gift of honesty and disclosure.

[@valm8015]

I really appreciate the fact that you are looking out for all of us the way that you do. No one wants to poison their families. Again, thank you.

[@janleistikow]

Thank you for checking this out and letting us know.

[@deborahwoods2361]

Thank you Pam!

[@maryroszkowski6723]

Thank you for being so vigilant and for caring enough about us to make sure we stay safe in our canning adventures. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

You are my canning guru and I love you and truly appreciate everything you have done for the canning community! Thank you my darling for everything.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for watching our channel. Jim

[@theresawade146]

I saw this same book on Amazon, and very nearly ordered it. THANK YOU for sharing this. I’m sad that the author, publisher and Amazon had put this out, taking advantage of the name and reputation of Ball Canning. This book is a complete scam.

[@lifewithlisaa337]

Can you share the name, so we don't accidently buy it

[@theresawade146]

@ it’s written by an individual, not by Ball Canning. Pam elected to not name the book or the author, so I’ll respect her decision. The legitimate Ball Canning and Test Kitchen book doesn’t have an author, but lists the editor.

[@charmc4152]

​@@theresawade146 Pam has to tread lightly in the universe of KZbin.

[@felixvongeigern3420]

Amazon is now known to carry many things counterfeit. I used to shop vitamins on there and then started reading reviews, The amount of people that would say they have used that product for years. They bought it from Amazon when they couldn’t find it at a health food store and this new bottle it doesn’t look the same inside the bottle does the product does not doesn’t smell the same doesn’t taste the same and this was many peoples reviews on products that were health products vitamins usually, I started really wondering I recently came across a man and he said he owns a gym and he has his own line of sports supplements. He saw them for sale on Amazon under a few names. It’s not his product but the jar looks just like his product , he bought one to see what it was and it’s definitely not his product but they have the jar exactly he contacted Amazon and I guess he’s not getting anywhere Thank you all for looking out for one another. ❤️🙏🏻

[@louclarke2338]

It truly is a theft of brand names and title. It should be shown and reviews made. Amazon might take it down.

[@lavenderlady3982]

Thank you for your vigilance - customers need guidance, and you are providing that. Thank you!

[@juliebritt487]

Thank you so much 😊

[@shannonkosko2243]

thank you so much!!! We appreciate you so much!

[@melissaskaggs7229]

Thank you💗

[@emmelia-6068]

Thank you Pam!❤

[@ScottALanter]

I ordered that very book for my mother. That'll be returned promptly now the same day it arrives. Thank you so much for the alert.

[@cyn4rest]

Good for you, Dr. Pam! Thanks for bringing this to light. You are so very appreciated!

[@Cherokee1017]

Thank you! I’ve told everyone at my Azure pick up location of your channel. Mostly are young families trying to provide their families with a healthy lifestyle. We all appreciate your diligence with providing us with the knowledge to keep ourselves and our families safe and informed.

[@debbiehescht4698]

Thank you so much Pam.

[@kilroygirl7347]

Thank you Pam. ❤

[@conniegage2141]

There are many ways to scam people. Glad you uncovered this.

[@PaprikaPauline]

Very kind of you to give us a heads up like that some people are going to be fooled especially the new canners

[@toniduncan3316]

Holy cow, you've got me looking closely at a canning book I bought earlier this year. I'm new to canning (been purchasing supplies for several years now but haven't taken the plunge) and I'm so glad you took the time to issue this warning. Thanks so much for caring enough to act so quickly. I love you guys, btw!

[@KingdomSistersInTorah]

Get on the ball. Try pinto beans and tomatoes! Blessings 🪔

[@janiesoito4494]

@@toniduncan3316 Get yourself a canning partner and make a very good plan for canning some fruit next summer. Clean the kitchen, organize your equipment and go for it. Don't be discouraged by having the water level too high in your water bath. We all make mistakes. You just have to work through them. Practice will improve your skill and confidence. Have fun.

[@brendamillican8166]

Thanks for the heads up! We all appreciate you and Jim very much. 😊

[@cherises3608]

Unbelievable. Money over safety. Thank you for saving New Canners.

[@judithsibley3067]

Thank you for this most informative announcement!!!

[@karmelicanke]

To be fully informed, it is great advice to read the lowest ratings of this book or of any product you consider purchasing. Often you will discover a more complete picture of a product, it's uses, pros and cons and outright shortcomings. Well done RoseRed for this alert and continued service to public education and safety.

[@kathyshellen]

I am so grateful I found your channel a few years ago when I was new to canning and knew nothing. You have enlighten me so much. You above anyone on YT are far more educated on this stuff and probably saved me and my family from getting sick. I watch every vid you put on YT because you use common sense and are very knowledgeable. Thank you for doing us a huge service for those us that have not grown up with prepping and canning.

[@gloriagladden3797]

Thank you for making us aware of this Pam. I appreciate you taking your time to do so much research in order to help others. God Bless you and Jim and praying for you to have a wonderful Christmas season. GG

[@mundymulligan665]

Good on you for pointing this out to everyone.

[@ltodd79]

Thank you for always being a reliable source of trustworthy information.

[@lizklinker8833]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is because of you and your channel, 4yrs ago I purchased my first pressure canner. For the first time in my life at the ago of 60, I canned meat. My husband and I have been so greatful. I have shared the knowledge with our children. They have also canned meats.

[@ddavis78]

Thank you for always trying to keep us safe ❤

[@lindab2144]

Thanks for the heads up, Pam. I hope you & Jim have a blessed holiday season.

[@debdavis2140]

Thank you, thank you!!

[@Mygardendiary]

I learned canning from you and have shared these same concerns with my daughter who is a new canner. You have taught me how to pick and choose who I follow on the internet. Thank you for my new life skill at 50. I have a channel and know the importance of teaching people safety. ❤❤❤

[@erinsallen2451]

It's just wonderful how you look out for us! Thank you, Rose & a very Merry Christmas.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

Thank you, Pam so much for the warning. It is so appreciated.

[@caterinaml]

Thank you so much for protecting everyone for food safety sake! Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 Happy Chanukah 🕎🕎🕎

[@KatKarma-b8c]

I am a newbie since 2022 and I thank you for helping us protect our families!! Merry Christmas and God bless to you and yours.

[@mrs.bissonnette7498]

I’ve seen that book on Amazon. I steered away months ago once I read those negative reviews, one even calling it a fake. Thanks for getting the word out on your platform. Hundreds if not thousands of canners will see it and allow them to be more discerning with their canning book purchases. Have a very Merry Christmas 🎄.

[@janetbade2774]

Thank goodness you checked this out! I’ve been following you for a long time, even though I have been canning for many years. I do hold you to the same standard as I held my mother in law who taught me how to can 50 years ago. Thank you once again and I hope you have a Merry Christmas ❤

[@muddyshoesgardener]

You have the opportunity to help people directly and not by inference. It’s not the time to be coy or polite. Information is useful. Please share the book title so others may benefit. Thank you.

[@christinej2358]

Thank you for making us aware of books that are not tested recipes for canning. I used some recipes on line that others used for canning and I won’t be doing that again. I had to trash multiple jars I canned using recipes that weren’t Balls tested or other trusted recipes sites like yours. Canning is hard work and is worth doing as long as it is with recipes that have been tested and one follows the exact instructions for canning. I’ve learned a lot over my many years of canning and I guess the last two years I got slag in using past trusted recipes because I wanted to try something different and easier. Well that didn’t work well and my hard work was wasted along with the preserved food. Lesson learned!!! The old saying “Better to be safe than sorry” is absolutely true!

[@justv4656]

Marketing companies are hired to leave fake reviews. Never trust them. But, thank you for an honest review. 😄

[@KatWrangler]

There is a search/review app that scans the reviews . It gives you report of whether they feel it’s fake reviews or not.

[@justv4656]

@ my daughter once worked for a marketing company. They had fake profiles and made up believable reviews. She couldn’t stomach it and quit. She opened my eyes. I’ll never trust “good” reviews again. She said they even were to leave bad reviews on competitors 😓

[@unnamed2737]

In this case it’s very easy to tell these are fake reviews. This is against Amazon policy. He will be banned if enough people report this.

[@GGsGarden]

Thanks for the announcement. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@charlottenunnery88]

Pam & Jim, thank you for keeping close eyes on what is out there that concerns everyone new or old to canning. I have one of the Ball canning books you showed that are yours and I trust the recipes and trust you and your opinion. Thanks again!

[@SlingsAxes]

Thank you, ma'am.

[@anndunphy7264]

Thanks so much Pam for this information. You're always looking out for us. So appreciated 😊

[@joypolk3093]

Thank you for this announcement!!

[@PatMcGuriman]

I saw that on Amazon when I purchased my 1st Book. I read the reviews and something seemed off. Thank goodness when you spoke of this I checked mine which is legitimate. I am new and appreciate your insight on these products. Thank you so much and Happy Holidays to you, Jim and your Family.

[@herbs8888]

Thank you. I'm a big advocate of canning, being prepared, homesteading life style and sharing what I've learned with many. This kind of thing is scary isn't it. I will let my friends and customers know!

[@ondamasters1422]

Thank you for warning us ❤

[@plainandsimple2576]

Thank you!❤

[@jeanniewaechter8555]

I so appreciate your integrity. Thank you so much for the heads up.

[@conniesowers5125]

Thank you Pam, much appreciated.

[@1-God1-Truth1-Life1-Forever]

Thank you for always looking out for us ❤ You really are special.

[@debrahayes6113]

I'm a novice and the first thing I look for is Ball. Thank you for putting this out there.

[@greggin9116]

Thank you so much for your diligence in keeping us educated about safe practices. I truly respect you for being a wonderful teacher! Since, I started learning canning using the techniques you teach and learning the rationales, I am confident in the safety of the foods I preserve. Your channel is the only one I recommend to anyone who wants to start preserving food. I also follow you for freezing and dehydrating foods. God Bless you and Jim and your families! Merry Christmas! From Gina in NC

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for your thoughtful comments and have a great Holiday Season. Jim

[@mastery4living187]

Thank you so very much for sharing this announcement. I have books you displayed and have been using for two years. I haven't wanted to buy another as I'm still learning to can and preserve on our homestead. Your opinion is greatly appreciated and valued, and we are grateful for your dedication to the community.

[@concerned456]

Merry Christmas Pam and Jim, Thank you for help keeping our families safe

[@janiesoito4494]

Thank you for this public service announcement. I appreciate your conscientious dedication to following tested recipes and for following proper canning procedures. There are too many KZbinrs who just make up the rules as they go. I come from a long line of canners. Thank goodness we have made improvements along the way. My Dad, born in 1917, grew up in a house without electricity nor even a pump on the well. They had a draw well and had a shelf in it to store milk and cream. He described the canning and preserving from that time. I'm grateful for the improvements that electricity and pressure canners have given us for food storage. Have a nice holiday.

[@nz-nz]

There’s a lot of this going on in various subjects, but what makes this UNsafe is the results are for consumption!!!!!! Thanks for the alert ❤️

[@barbaragriffin869]

Thank you. I zipped over to Amazon to be sure I hadn’t ordered that one. I was good-I have the USDA book coming. Phew!

[@kathyfulton1576]

Thank you for sharing this information! I might have gotten sucked in without your warning.

[@sandraoneil3652]

Thank You Pam for guiding and supporting the community in food safety. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas xx

[@brendadunham2442]

Thank you for caring so deeply! I value your judgement, as I’ve followed you for years.

[@roszcutler9724]

Thanks so very much Pam and Jim!

[@OhJodi69]

The first clue would be the lousy looking cover of the book. It looks like I made it at home on my computer. Ball also always uses its logo on books. This book does not have the logo.

[@LLTization]

Thank you. I'll stick to the two books we both follow. Good looking out.

[@barbsygirl68]

Thank you for this!! I almost bought the book you’re talking about. So glad I waited. Appreciate you Pam!

[@dillypickles3391]

Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

[@leebrendalee]

Merry Christmas our online wonderful friends Jim and Pam, always looking out for us, many Blessings to you both,

[@vikithomasson7772]

Pam and Jim Ty so much for your info not only so I can keep an eye out for this particular book but for other books I have received as gifts in the past. My family is always gifting me canning books for Special Occasions. But sometimes I’m just not sure the books are trustworthy. Now I know a simple way to check the integrity of the recipes! I can’t believe I never thought of this simple step before? Ty both again!

[@Cindylouindiana]

Thank you! You give me confidence!

[@40lennie]

Thank you for warning us about this book!

[@WarriorMom1776]

Pam, thank you! I can always depend on your absolute honesty and scientific expertise in teaching us about SAFE canning! You have given me the confidence to can for my family!

[@debrareed6915]

Thank you so much your very trusted and watched often.

[@donnawhitley1451]

Thank you for your diligence and the warning.

[@Dontstop822]

Thanks Jim & Pam for informing us. I go on my local library website and check out canning an other books cause I didn't want to spend money on books that couldn't help. God Bless Y'all.