Can you get botulism from a dented can?
Can you get botulism from a dented can? 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. Leaking and bulging cans can also be signs of compromised canned food. Is it safe to eat from a can that is bent? The risk is very small because usually dents do not produce holes. Dented cans do not necessarily have to be thrown out but their contents should be boiled to kill any microbes and destroy any toxin that could have been produced by the Clostridium...