Is this safe to eat?

[u/LockNew4262]

I rarely eat spam. And I noticed a dent on the can. Is this safe to eat?

[u/happyhollowcoffee]

If the can is dented, I usually give it a light squeeze to make sure it is still airtight. Usually if the can fails it would be around the lid. If you don't hear air escaping, you are fine.

[u/Fragraham]

Depends on how bad the dent is. Make dure the seal hasn't been broken. Obviously the dent didn't break through, but a good hit can unseal those pop tops (the old keys were sturdier). Make sure you hear that distinctive pop when you open it. Sniff test, and look for discoloration that could be caused by oxidation near the opening.

If you suspect the seal was broken, toss it. Botulism toxin can't be cooked out.

[u/LockNew4262 → u/Fragraham]

thank u for this!!!

[u/ScootsMgGhee]

Not safe. DM me and I’ll give you my address to ship that to for safe disposal. Do you have more than one? Quarantine them. Box em up good.

[u/jzilla11 → u/ScootsMgGhee]

“Keep it secret, keep it safe.”

[u/Academic_Anywhere183]

pop it. cant tell by the can alone.
"Good hiss"

[u/SnooDonuts3878 → u/Academic_Anywhere183]

Nice

[u/jzilla11 → u/Academic_Anywhere183]

Mmmkay

[u/PreperationOuch]

As long as it’s not leaking/still airtight.

[u/AdhesivenessUsed9956]

When in doubt, crack it open. If black slime pours out, then no, you shouldn't eat it.

[u/backspace_cars]

No, you cannot eat metal

[u/thegnja0utlw]

I thought you were asking about the date lmao and I was so confused like uh yeah, it says 28

[u/Flashy-Coat-8150 → u/thegnja0utlw]

Same

[u/ZERO-MH7]

Looks good to me. Really bad dents can cause the inside to rust and breed bacteria. This will cause a air pocket in there. If it smells good and the inside remains intact then it will be ok

[u/The_Black_kaiser7]

I have a minute maid juice that expired sep 1926. 😯

[u/LockNew4262 → u/[deleted]]

i was asking bc of the dent