Can you get botulism from dented cans?
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. from rd.com
How can you tell if a can has botulism?
the container is leaking, bulging, or swollen; the container looks damaged, cracked, or abnormal; the container spurts liquid or foam when opened; or. the food is discolored, moldy, or smells bad.Jun 24, 2022 CDC
I always heard if dented near seal or seam not to use it for whatever it’s worth- makes sense to me
Dented Cans?
Seems like a dent, not a puncture or break in integrity would not be a problem.
Maybe if the dent caused the internal coating to crack, what would that release into the food? Steel instead of tin or lacquer?
Botulism produces a toxin. The toxin is not killed by head like germs are. A little goes a long ways. The toxin has been weaponized for warfare for some time.