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kwertyoowiyop04/04/20251 replyview on HN

My mom used to avoid dented cans because of botulism risk. I still do, out of habit.


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dghlsakjg04/04/2025

Dented cans aren’t a sign of botulism.

Botulism increases internal pressure of a can, so cans that are puffed are dangerous.