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Food safety guidelines are clear on this: if a can is bulging, leaking, rusted through, or severely dented at the seams, it should be discarded immediately. It’s not worth the risk of trying to salvage the contents, even if the food inside looks normal.
While it can be frustrating to throw away food, safety should always come first. A puffed or dented can is your warning sign that something isn’t right. When in doubt, it’s best to play it safe and choose another option for your meal.
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