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Sometimes. But you should err on the side of caution and not consume foods that are canned commercially if the can is dented. A dent in the can allows an air leak that causes bacteria to grow and can lead to foodborne botulism, a rare but dangerous muscle-paralyzing illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Reference Link: http://www.kalcounty.com/Emerg_Prepard/botulism.htm http://www.umm.edu/childsafety/food_safety/ency/botulism/botulism.htm
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I work at a food bank and we throw all dented cans away. For the same reason in the previous answer. A dented can can NEVER be trusted.
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It should be okay as long as the dent isn't along one of the seals. But botulism is nothing to mess around with, so if in doubt, throw it out!
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if its dented in your probably ok but if its dented out you better stay away
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Depending on if its dented inward or outward. Inward, yes. Outward, no. If its bulging at all it can be a sign of botulism.
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