FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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No
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Yes
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Sometimes
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Always
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Detailed explanation-1: -If a can containing food has a small dent, but is otherwise in good shape, the food should be safe to eat. Discard deeply dented cans. A deep dent is one that you can lay your finger into. Deep dents often have sharp points.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cans with large dents or dents on the seam should definitely be discarded. Why is this something to avoid? “Deep dents often have sharp points and a share dent on either the top or side seam can damage the seam and allow bacteria to enter the can, ‘’ she explains.
Detailed explanation-3: -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 expired canned food.