Browse resources Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 resources Credit: Amanda Loman (Cropped from original) OSU Extension Food Safety and Preservation hotline opens for the season The toll-free hotline, 800-354-7319, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Oct. 11. Chris Branam | Jul 3, 2024 | News story Photo Credit: Silverpics - Adobe Stock (Cropped from original) Can I soak pickles to reduce salt? Q: I want to soak salt out of my pickles because of blood pressure problems. Will I lose the beneficial microbes that way?A: View answer | View all featured questions