takes maybe five seconds to look for warning signs:
Is the lid bulging?
Any rust, leaks, or sticky residue?
Does it feel unusually pressurized?
If something looks even slightly off, trust that instinct.
It’s not worth second-guessing.
And if you already opened it…
This happens. You don’t always notice until it’s too late.
So if the can is already open, check:
Does it smell normal?
Does the food look the way it should?
Did anything spray or foam when you opened it?
If there’s a weird smell or anything looks
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