September 15, 2006
One of the primary benefits of packaging foods in metal cans is that the can protects the nutritious food within from contaminants. The process of canning foods requires that food be heated quickly to high temperatures, eradicating contaminants and bacteria, including E. coli.
Because of the high heat used during the commercial canning process, there is no risk of E. coli contamination in canned spinach or any other canned food products.
Once food is canned, metal packaging provides the best protection from outside contaminants. If the can appears to be compromised – the can is leaking or the ends are bulged – the food within should not be consumed.
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