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Post by MichyM on Jul 10, 2019 17:41:41 GMT
Last can in the house. Otherwise i would have tossed it and opened a different one. For those unfamiliar, it’s just sparkling water. Tastes fine but I thought before i down it I should ask since I’m unfamiliar with the possible botulism issue. Would you drink this? Thanks! ETA i have no idea why this posted sideways, sorry about that! Attachments:
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Post by mom on Jul 10, 2019 17:44:52 GMT
I wouldn't - but only because the top is dented. If it were just the sides, I wouldn't think twice. I've read somewhere that bulging tops and bottoms of cans is a sign of botulism.
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Post by SockMonkey on Jul 10, 2019 17:45:00 GMT
Wait what?  I have a bunch of these in my house. Off to Google. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 10, 2019 17:45:18 GMT
Sure. It’s just dented. If it gave a “whoosh” when you opened it and it’s still carbonated, you are good.
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Post by pierkiss on Jul 10, 2019 17:45:37 GMT
Botulism? Is there a risk of this with LaCroix?
If the can is unopened, I’d probably drink it.
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Post by pierkiss on Jul 10, 2019 17:46:13 GMT
I wouldn't - but only because the top is dented. If it were just the sides, I wouldn't think twice. I've read somewhere that bulging tops and bottoms of cans is a sign of botulism. Omg really!?!?!? I have never heard this! Scary! |
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Post by busy on Jul 10, 2019 17:46:38 GMT
Ehhh... no. I’m not a strong no, because I don’t think sparkling water is an environment that would support the growth of botulism bacteria - there’s nothing for it to feed on. But it’s one can. So I’d pass.
ETA: I looked at the photo quickly the first time and I saw more bulge and not really the dent, but looking again, it seems like the dent caused the bulge, so I'd drink it without a second thought. If it were just bulging, no dent, I'd go back to my original response.
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Post by mom on Jul 10, 2019 17:47:58 GMT
I wouldn't - but only because the top is dented. If it were just the sides, I wouldn't think twice. I've read somewhere that bulging tops and bottoms of cans is a sign of botulism. Omg really!?!?!? I have never heard this! Scary! Let me google and see if I can find where I read this. Edited: OK, this article talks about, although I know this wasn't the original article I read. LINK
from the article: Dented cans are the biggest culprit of botulism. Avoid buying cans with deep dents, especially ones that affect the top, bottom and side seams of the can. Bulging ends of the can means there is a leak in the can, and air has become trapped inside. |
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Post by twistedscissors on Jul 10, 2019 17:52:00 GMT
I sure would. Just drank a diet Dr Pepper that was more dented than that. Been an hr and I’m still alive. 😂
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Post by inkedup on Jul 10, 2019 17:53:15 GMT
Omg really!?!?!? I have never heard this! Scary! Let me google and see if I can find where I read this. Edited: OK, this article talks about, although I know this wasn't the original article I read. LINK
from the article: Dented cans are the biggest culprit of botulism. Avoid buying cans with deep dents, especially ones that affect the top, bottom and side seams of the can. Bulging ends of the can means there is a leak in the can, and air has become trapped inside. I think that refers to canned food, which is different than carbonated drinks. I would drink this. We drink a lot of sparkling water and have never gotten sick from a dented can. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jul 10, 2019 17:55:43 GMT
I would drink it- because IMO, the top is bulging ONLY because the side is dented. To me, it looks like the top probably bulged at the time the side got dented- not because there was a leak that allowed air to get in.
The metal is soft, and the liquid inside had to have somehwere to go when the side got dented- thus, the top bulged a bit.
(also, from experience I can tell you that sometimes the tops of cans/plastic bottles bulge a tiny bit because somewhere in the life of the container they got stored in the heat which changed the pressure inside the container. This happens a LOT to carbonated beverages here in Phx.)
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Post by SockMonkey on Jul 10, 2019 17:57:28 GMT
Oh. It’s because the can is bulging?
I thought that happened with temp changes. I should’ve died years ago because it’s never stopped me! 😂😂😂
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Post by peaname on Jul 10, 2019 18:00:34 GMT
I would. Botulism is a concern for canned foods that grow in dirt I don't think LaCroix could have botulism. Enjoy!
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Post by MichyM on Jul 10, 2019 18:00:47 GMT
Ok girls. I’m drinking it. It whooshed when i opened and it’s well carbonated. If you don’t hear from me tomorrow, send out the EMS please  |
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Post by malibou on Jul 10, 2019 18:01:27 GMT
I would drink it, especially if it meant I didn't have to go out right away to get more.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2019 18:02:08 GMT
Last can in the house. Otherwise i would have tossed it and opened a different one. For those unfamiliar, it’s just sparkling water. Tastes fine but I thought before i down it I should ask since I’m unfamiliar with the possible botulism issue. Would you drink this? Thanks! ETA i have no idea why this posted sideways, sorry about that! If it was still carbonated then I would drink it. If the dent/bulge means the seal was disturbed then the first thing to happen would be the drink would go "flat" |
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Post by ddly on Jul 10, 2019 18:06:08 GMT
I think you made the right choice, especially since it's the last can! It's too hot to go out and get more!
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jul 10, 2019 18:14:41 GMT
I wouldn't, but only because I don't care for LaCroix water! As for the dent, since it hadn't gone flat, I'm sure you are fine.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jul 10, 2019 18:25:03 GMT
I would and have drank from cans like that. No ill effects.
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Post by beachbum on Jul 10, 2019 18:44:41 GMT
That just looks like a can that got dropped. I'd drink that without a second thought.
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Post by lucyg on Jul 10, 2019 22:03:51 GMT
I would have died 50 years ago if eating/drinking what the peas worry about were really a threat.  |
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I have a bunch of these in my house. 
