Comments on: Tips and Tricks to Save Money at the Grocery Store http://chefmaven.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/tips-and-tricks-to-save-money-at-the-grocery-store/ food food food and more food Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:28:09 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: chefmaven http://chefmaven.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/tips-and-tricks-to-save-money-at-the-grocery-store/#comment-266 chefmaven Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:29:34 +0000 http://chefmaven.wordpress.com/?p=323#comment-266 Obviously, if the can has leaks, rust, and looks open, of course do not buy....but gently bruised cans are quite fine.... Obviously, if the can has leaks, rust, and looks open, of course do not buy….but gently bruised cans are quite fine….

]]> By: don't eat from "bruised" cans http://chefmaven.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/tips-and-tricks-to-save-money-at-the-grocery-store/#comment-225 don't eat from "bruised" cans Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:04:02 +0000 http://chefmaven.wordpress.com/?p=323#comment-225 While extremely rare, a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum is the worst danger in canned goods. NEVER USE food from containers that show possible "botulism" warnings: leaking, bulging, or badly dented cans; cracked jars or jars with loose or bulging lids; canned food with a foul odor; or any container that spurts liquid when opening. DON'T TASTE SUCH FOOD! Even a minuscule amount of botulinum toxin can be deadly. source: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/FAQs_Hotline_Preparation/index.asp#10 While extremely rare, a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum is the worst danger in canned goods. NEVER USE food from containers that show possible “botulism” warnings: leaking, bulging, or badly dented cans; cracked jars or jars with loose or bulging lids; canned food with a foul odor; or any container that spurts liquid when opening. DON’T TASTE SUCH FOOD! Even a minuscule amount of botulinum toxin can be deadly.

source: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/FAQs_Hotline_Preparation/index.asp#10

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