I found a mason jar of what had been vacuum-sealed walnuts this week, but the lid was loose. The walnuts looked fine, but there was web-like mold in them. They even smelled fine, but even though a quart of walnuts was worth a lot, they were tossed. Nothing is worth the risk. I love your blouse!
🌟 Pretty shirt AG! I found a couple of dented cans that had a leak and had to toss them. Food is so expensive these days i felt like i was ripping up a dollar bill. Cans can become compromised if the get banged or have too much weight stacked on them. Lesson learned.
Yes I agree. When in doubt, throw it out. Thank you AG. That was a small spot and could have easily been overlooked. You are right. We always need to check over our cans of food. 😊 God bless and thanks again.
This is exactly why I no longer try to stockpile, for long-term, any regular canned goods. Instead, I choose dry foods that are packaged for long-term storage. I want the peace of mind of knowing that my long-term food storage items are good for 20 years of storage and will not have quietly spoiled if I suddenly need them in an emergency. If you have one of these sketchy cans of veggies or fruit, you can empty the contents onto your compost pile, work it into the rotting vegetable matter with a garden fork and just let the food continue to rot. Someday the compost will become a good addition to the soil in your vegetable garden. If the spoiled or sketchy food is canned meat, you can dig a hole two feet deep, dump in the spoiled meat (minus the can) and cover it with tamped down soil and let it rot and enrich the soil. This is similar to how Native Americans used to "plant" some dead fish at the same time they were planting corn and beans seeds to help provide nutrients for the growing food crops.
Good advice as always! We are currently making a big effort to use up some of our stockpile, the goal is to do a big rotation and then diversify what we replace it with. We’ve found that we don’t use nearly as much corn or as many green beans with our boys away at college. ❤🇺🇸
Got a ketchup out of the basement today. The bottle (plastic) had expanded and some of the ketchup was gone. Still sealed and new, didn't expire until June 2025. Never had that happen before.
It’s good advice “if in doubt, throw it out”. That spot was small but it could have been evidence of a failed seal and some bad pathogens that were inside. With food so expensive people hate to throw something away but it’s wise to discard. So many recalls now, we have to examine everything before eating!
I can't take the chance of being sick either. Too hard on the old body. It, funny tho I do the food experiments too. It a learning experience.😅 Then I rinse the can & use it for hot grease throw aways & don't have to wash dish or pan. Check & recheck.
I just tossed two cans of tomatoes because the lids were "bulging" a little on top. None of my other cans look like that so I was better safe than sorry.
Someone said that there wasn't a hissy sound from the can being punctured. That's a bad sign of course; but I was wondering if maybe something on the outside simply discolored the label? We do have mice in the basement; I'm thinking they might mess up some labels (but surely not damage the content? 🤔).
Don't forget to sanitize your can opener, if you think the food in this can is bad. You could pass on bacteria to the next can you open.
I found a mason jar of what had been vacuum-sealed walnuts this week, but the lid was loose. The walnuts looked fine, but there was web-like mold in them. They even smelled fine, but even though a quart of walnuts was worth a lot, they were tossed.
Nothing is worth the risk.
I love your blouse!
That is so smart to get rid of them!
Take the wrapper off and check cans next to eat
It didn't spurt but I didn't hear the vacuum hiss either when the opener punctured the can. Another sign of possible failure.
Great advice. Thank you for sharing.
🌟 Pretty shirt AG! I found a couple of dented cans that had a leak and had to toss them. Food is so expensive these days i felt like i was ripping up a dollar bill. Cans can become compromised if the get banged or have too much weight stacked on them. Lesson learned.
Thanks for the tip!
Yes I agree. When in doubt, throw it out. Thank you AG. That was a small spot and could have easily been overlooked. You are right. We always need to check over our cans of food. 😊 God bless and thanks again.
Absolutely agree. 🙏👍❤️
I would have thought that if the can did not look compromised from the inside that it would have been okay
It looks like fluid came from the under the lid and that means bacteria can get in. I'd toss it. Don't take chances.
Do not eat food if the can looks compromised.
Happy Sunday , Ag!
Happy Sunday to you, too!
Thanks for letting us know, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !
This is exactly why I no longer try to stockpile, for long-term, any regular canned goods. Instead, I choose dry foods that are packaged for long-term storage. I want the peace of mind of knowing that my long-term food storage items are good for 20 years of storage and will not have quietly spoiled if I suddenly need them in an emergency.
If you have one of these sketchy cans of veggies or fruit, you can empty the contents onto your compost pile, work it into the rotting vegetable matter with a garden fork and just let the food continue to rot. Someday the compost will become a good addition to the soil in your vegetable garden. If the spoiled or sketchy food is canned meat, you can dig a hole two feet deep, dump in the spoiled meat (minus the can) and cover it with tamped down soil and let it rot and enrich the soil. This is similar to how Native Americans used to "plant" some dead fish at the same time they were planting corn and beans seeds to help provide nutrients for the growing food crops.
Good idea to compost it.
I'm glad you have a plan for long-term food storage.
Good catch! 😊❤
It's important to always check your food storage!
Thank you, AG! Somehow I got unsubscribed from your channel... I was wondering why your videos weren't in my feed anymore. God bless you ❤️
Great advice thank you
Thanks for the heads up. May the good Lord watch over you and your family and friends. Peace and Love 😊.
Thank you, blessings to you as well!
Good advice as always! We are currently making a big effort to use up some of our stockpile, the goal is to do a big rotation and then diversify what we replace it with. We’ve found that we don’t use nearly as much corn or as many green beans with our boys away at college. ❤🇺🇸
I'm happy you're working on rotating and diversifying your food storage. We do need to modify our plans as our family changes.
Got a ketchup out of the basement today. The bottle (plastic) had expanded and some of the ketchup was gone. Still sealed and new, didn't expire until June 2025. Never had that happen before.
VERY Wise
It’s good advice “if in doubt, throw it out”. That spot was small but it could have been evidence of a failed seal and some bad pathogens that were inside. With food so expensive people hate to throw something away but it’s wise to discard. So many recalls now, we have to examine everything before eating!
Good eye Granny!
When in doubt, throw it out!
That's my motto.
I can't take the chance of being sick either. Too hard on the old body. It, funny tho I do the food experiments too. It a learning experience.😅 Then I rinse the can & use it for hot grease throw aways & don't have to wash dish or pan. Check & recheck.
It's a good idea to be cautious with food storage.
I just tossed two cans of tomatoes because the lids were "bulging" a little on top. None of my other cans look like that so I was better safe than sorry.
Someone said that there wasn't a hissy sound from the can being punctured. That's a bad sign of course; but I was wondering if maybe something on the outside simply discolored the label? We do have mice in the basement; I'm thinking they might mess up some labels (but surely not damage the content? 🤔).