NEVER USE food from cans that are leaking, bulging, or badly dented; cracked jars or jars with loose or bulging lids; canned food with a foul odor; or any container that spurts liquid when opening. Such cans could contain Clostridium botulinum. 17 июл. 2019 г.
Is it safe to open a can with a bulge?
Never open suspect cans (leaking, bulging, dented, etc.) to discard them; if spoilage bacteria or botulism is present you don't want to contaminate your kitchen or take the risk of being exposed.
Do all bulging cans have botulism?
“Botulism doesn't produce bulging cans,” she explains, but adds that a bulge or a dent “tells you the [canning] process was inadequate—it's an indicator but not a sign of botulinum growth.” Foodborne botulism has a long, miserable history.
Why should bulging cans be avoided?
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. Symptoms include double vision, droopy eyelids, trouble swallowing and difficulty breathing. Leaking and bulging cans can also be signs of compromised canned food.
What does it mean if a can is bulging?
Any bulging of the ends of a can may indicate a deterioration in quality due to mechanical, chemical, or physical factors. This bulging may lead to swelling and possible explosion of the can. … process, however, will result in bulged cans after long periods of storage.
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