George, these Dilly Beans are not meant for long storage. They get used up in about 2 or 3 weeks at most (one week in my house). I do not expect spoilage in that amount of time, when they're in a vinegar bath. Comments...? Penny, NY ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]