Can You Still Use a Dented Can?
Is It Safe to Use Food from Dented Cans? If a Can Containing Food Has a Small Dent, but Is Otherwise in Good Shape, the Food Should Be Safe to Eat. Discard...
Is it safe to use food from dented cans? If a can containing food has a small dent, but is otherwise in good shape, the food should be safe to eat. Discard deeply dented cans. ... A sharp dent on either the top or side seam can damage the seam and allow bacteria to enter the can.
How do I know if my dented cans are safe?
If a can containing food has a small dent, but is otherwise in good shape, the food should be safe to eat. Discard deeply dented cans. ... A sharp dent on either the top or side seam can damage the seam and allow bacteria to enter the can. Discard any can with a deep dent on any seam.
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Dented cans and food poisoning
The USDA says that while rare, dented cans can lead to botulism which is a deadly form of food poisoning that attacks the nervous system. ... Leaking and bulging cans can also be signs of compromised canned food.
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