On Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:29:59 GMT, "kenkozak" >
wrote:

>You might be better off filling those jars with candies, or bath salts, or
>dried beans.
>
>I remembered reading about flavored vinegars and oils a while back and just
>went to Google to search "flavored oils dangers." The problem is
>potential for botulism or e-coli. The concensus is that it's not a good
>idea unless you keep the oil refrigerated and use it quickly. Even vinegars
>have problems. Here are a few links.

If the garlic was peeled and cooked thoroughly it should have removed
any danger of botulism spores...