I understand that improper food handling piror to the canning process can allow bacteria to thrive once sealed, and that if a food container is punctured then of course any nasties can seep in due to there no longer being a barrier – but why does a deep dent also seem to carry as much risk as the can actually being punctured? Never understood this.
In: Biology
A dent isn’t indicative of botulism. The can bulging is definitely a dangerous sign because it means bacteria are active inside the can. A dented can is only dangerous if it’s been punctured.
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