notbob said...

> On 2009-04-06, Andy > wrote:
>
>> I remember a post from long , long ago about the incredible exploding
>> can of tomato paste.
>>
>> I can't remember and properly credit the author, but I look at my cans
>> of tomato paste with an ounce of fear.
>
> As you should!
>
> If you ever see a can of tomato whatever with anything but flat and
> level top/bottom end, toss it. I even toss my jars of salsa if the lid
> is a bit domed. I try and avoid this by always using a dedicated spoon
> to access the ingredients and never put a spoon I've tasted from back
> into the jar. Tomato products are the most vulnerable to "canned" food
> toxins. There's no such thing as being too careful.
>
> nb


nb,

Right! I know convex tops mean botulism.

I really should throw away a lot of aged canned goods. They've been hiding
away in the pantry for far too long.

Best,

Andy