Do Not Accept If Seal Is Broken?

Do not consume anything that has had its seal broken for your own safety. Most of the time a broken seal isn't due to malice, but rather rough handling. A warehouse mishap can damage products. A damaged product can still be unsafe to consume. Bacteria can find its way into the damaged packaging.

Do not eat if seal is broken?

Exposure to air is the enemy of food storage, and if a seal is broken or a can is dented, that's a good sign that air (and potential foodborne pathogens) are making their way in. ... Even if the food looks okay when you open the can, don't eat it.

Do not drink if seal is broken?

Do not consume the food or drink inside the broken seal package. Tamper evident packaging makes it completely clear if any protective seals or coverings were broken.