So I have a can of crushed pineapple that also has leaked a little and swelled a little (the top is slightly bulged up. Yea It expired in 2011. Yes 2011. 11+ yrs ago.
So fine I'll be tossing it especially if it smells/looks bad as well as opening it outside in case it blew up something awful. I plan on opening it later today.
But what to expect ? It could have fermented with yeast (making alcohol and in that tiny amount, I wouldn't care - I'll just use it). It could have bacteria fermented. Again acetic acid isn't an issue. I would use it. Or toss it.
And - Mold - Ok here is where my question comes in. - Does mold produce CO2 thereby pressurizing the can ?
Again, I will open it, I will learn what happened - Just wondering if any of Y'all have learnt this before I open the can so I know what to expect.
Thanks for the link - Take it that you didn't read it yourself ?
That said, your pineapple is probably at a very low risk as botulism is way more likely in protein-rich foods like meat, fish and legumes but only you were there when you opened your can and can make an informed decision.
Again, I'll open it. I'll know what happened. Just wanted to ask if any of Y'all had first hand knowledge. And the can actually just has caramelized sugar type of "syrup" on the outside.
I read/skimmed a couple of the articles.
It confirmed what I learned while briefly working in the grocery industry decades ago: if it's bulging or leaking, throw it away.
It's not just the level of risk, but the cost of incurring that that risk.
Consider weighing that cost against just throwing that can in the garbage.
Probably the only people still able to answer your question had a "good" result with consuming a can of spoiled pineapple. Those that had a "bad" result might not be with us any longer to even answer.
So your statistical gathering of opinion might be a little skewed!
When in doubt toss it out (unless the world has turned into a post apocalyptic hell scape food desert, and even then I would think twice). Otherwise, why risk it?
Right I'll toss it - but not before opening it and sniffing and even tasting it. Most likely if it has mold it would also be visible. However that doesn't cover Cl. Bot, or staph or something - however staph cant really survive in anerobic environment. And it will make acetic acid so not a huge deal.
If I am using it, its going in a recipe that it gets boiled for a good bit and a lot of that will be over 100C because its getting boiled in a confection type of dish. I'll open it and see what it looks like. I have a can of mixed fruit to use in its place too so I'll not be pressed to use it.
I'll open it in a couple hours and I'll know.
BTW I used to work in a can factory. Pineapple is notorious for etching the walls of the can regardless of what enamel you're put on the walls. This may just be a case of rust cos it is 11+ yrs past its expiration date. Not saying I'll use it, just saying, it may not be a microbe at all. It may just be a simple chemical reaction.
Bingo. The can was essentially corroded, the fruit inside had no taste or texture. Its going in a dish that will need biteable pineapple after its done cooking.
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