"JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborealis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "John Kane" <jrkrideau@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>> On Aug 1, 9:24 am, Chatty Cathy <cathy1...@mailinator.com> wrote:
>>> Finally decided to make Dave Smith's Lamb Shanks with Caramelized Onions
>>> today...
>>>
>>> Anyhoo, the recipe calls for 1 can of chopped tomatoes... fine. I have
>>> those. I chopped up all the other stuff and then opened the can of
>>> tomatoes. Hmph, as I pulled up the "tab" (it was one of those cans) to
>>> open it, it gave a rather loud "POP!" sound. Gave me such a "fright".
>>> Needless to say I checked the expiry date on the can (which was 2009)
>>> and it didn't have any dents or other damage, and it certainly had not
>>> looked "bloated" before I opened it. Only thing I did notice was that
>>> the contents seemed to be a bit less than normal - so there was some
>>> "air" in there. Wonder if that had anything to do with it? The contents
>>> didn't smell bad per se, but I chucked it anyway, wasn't taking any
>>> chances. Luckily I had another can - which was fine...
>>> --
>>> Cheers
>>> Chatty Cathy
>>
>> Must be running in a series. Last week I chucked a can of tomato paste
>> that went pop. It's far too dangerous to use such a can. Botulism
>> apparently can ruin an entire week-end.
>>
>> John Kane, Kingston ON Canada
>>
>
> Tomatoes are the least likely product to host botulism, although I'm
>
> ******GUESSING******** (quiet, Sheldon)
>
> that it's less acidic than canned tomatoes.

....and by "it's", I meant tomato paste.