Overview

• Dr Karan Rajan shared practical inspection tips after posting a clip of a shopper uncovering multiple damaged tins in a four-pack.
• Peel back labels to examine the side seam closely and discard any can with a dent that touches or deforms the seam.
• Dents on the top seam render the product unsafe to use.
• Sharp, pointed dents can indicate tiny punctures that compromise the can and should lead to disposal.
• Throw away cans that look crushed or about to bulge, while minor dents away from seams are generally fine, with the caution, “If in doubt, throw it out.”