2006-11-05 08:44:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Most cans containing food have a "lining" or a coating to prevent corrosion or an attack from a product in the food, the juice etc. A dented can may be a problem if the coating or lining is breached but it will usually take time, most of the time it also needs oxygen to provoke corrosion or oxydization. You should avoid buying "damaged" cans. However, if this happens to you the best to do is to remove the content and place it in a plastic sealed container to avoid any problem. You don't have to "panick" and eat it right away but if you really are worried it is best to remove the food from the can.
2006-11-05 09:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by argeesoftware 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it will be fine.
A long time ago before things got so well made a dented can meant the food was spoiled the fermentation caused the can to buckle up(swell)
If the can didn't break open anywhere you are safe.
2006-11-05 23:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by Celtic Tejas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as long as the can doesn't have a hole in it. Stores sell dented cans as damaged goods, so they have to be okay.
2006-11-05 16:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by nevada nomad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as theres no punctures in the can the dents dont matter its still sealed...
2006-11-05 18:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by shroomlady39355 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... not unless you broke the seal. A dent won't hurt it.
2006-11-05 16:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by Norm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-11-05 16:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by howard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no! however if the can is broken it should be used, otherwise its fine to leave!
2006-11-05 16:54:24 · answer #7 · answered by Enazzle L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, unless there is a leak in it
2006-11-05 16:51:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋