FS-CAN-005 food-safety life_threatening ai_generated true

AI告诉用户，如果罐头上的凹痕在侧缝且较小且罐头没有膨胀，食用就是安全的，忽略了密封受损导致肉毒杆菌中毒的风险

AI tells a user that a can with a dent on the side seam is safe to eat if the dent is small and the can is not bulging, ignoring the risk of botulism from compromised seals

ID: food-safety/canned-dent-seam-botulism

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95%修复率
91%置信度
1证据数
2024-03-12首次发现

根因分析

罐头侧缝上的凹痕可能破坏密封，使肉毒梭菌孢子进入并在低酸食品中产生毒素；即使小凹痕也可能造成肉眼不可见的微泄漏，且肉毒杆菌中毒若不及时治疗会致命。

English

Dents on the side seam of a can can compromise the hermetic seal, allowing Clostridium botulinum spores to enter and produce toxin in low-acid foods; even small dents can create micro-leaks invisible to the naked eye, and botulism is fatal without prompt treatment.

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官方文档

https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/food-safety-home-canned-goods

解决方案

  1. Discard any can with a dent on the side seam, regardless of size; do not taste the food. If the can is bulging, handle with care and dispose in a sealed bag.
  2. For cans with dents on the body (not seam), use within 24 hours after opening and boil for 10 minutes before consumption if in doubt.

无效尝试

常见但无效的做法:

  1. Boil the contents for 10 minutes to destroy botulism toxin 70% 失败

    Boiling for 10 minutes can inactivate botulism toxin, but the can's seal may have allowed additional contamination; also, boiling does not kill spores, and the food may already contain toxin from prior growth.

  2. Inspect the can for leaks by shaking it 95% 失败

    Micro-leaks are not detectable by shaking; the can may appear intact but still be compromised. Only a pressure test can confirm seal integrity.

  3. Use the food if the dent is on the side but the can is not bulging 98% 失败

    Botulism toxin can be present without bulging; bulging is a late sign of gas production. Dents on the seam are always a risk regardless of bulging.