Pineapple store bought can pops when opening, is it safe?

When opening a store bought can of pineapple, it popped loudly. Is it safe to eat?
Best Answer
Define "popped"...
In short, the "pop" has to do with different pressure inside and outside the can. Once the can is unsealed or pierced, the pressure evens out, resulting in a sound.
The question that remains is why there was a difference and to guestimate, how much.
A slight difference is fine - probably because the conditions (temperature, pressure) were slightly different at the factory than in in your kitchen.
But there is the - admittedly rare - case where the contents of a can weren't properly pasteurized / conserved. In these cases, bacterial growth might happen, resulting in excess pressure that makes a distinct sound. The food inside may or may not smell "off". There are bacteria like Clostridium botulinum that thrive in anaerobic conditions and produce a tasteless but dangerous poison. So if a can appears bulged or shows signs of excess pressure when opening (or glass jars loose the vacuum seal and don't "pop") it's absolutely advisable to discard the contents.
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.
And always remember rule no.1 of food safety: When in doubt, throw it out.
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Quick Answer about "Pineapple store bought can pops when opening, is it safe?"
There are bacteria like Clostridium botulinum that thrive in anaerobic conditions and produce a tasteless but dangerous poison. So if a can appears bulged or shows signs of excess pressure when opening (or glass jars loose the vacuum seal and don't "pop") it's absolutely advisable to discard the contents.Can of pineapple popped when opened?
This is perfectly normal. However, if a can hisses loudly or the contents spurt forcefully out of the can when opened, it may be an indication that the food is unsafe. Do not taste or use such food. Place the can and its contents in a heavy garbage bag.Can canned pineapple get botulism?
In short, it's kind of up to you. Storing open food cans in your fridge won't cause food poisoning or botulism, but it will affect the taste. The only time you could get food poisoning is if the can shows tangible signs of damage like foul-smelling contents, dents, leaks or bulges.How do you know if canned pineapple is bad?
The best way is to smell and look at the canned pineapple: if the canned pineapple develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded. Discard all canned pineapple from cans or packages that are leaking, rusting, bulging or severely dented.How do you store canned pineapple after opening?
After opening, store unused pineapple in a glass or plastic container in your refrigerator. Canned pineapple can be stored up to one year on the shelf in a cool, dry cabinet. Leftover canned pineapple should be refrigerated in its juice in a covered container and consumed within a week.How To Open A Stubborn Jar Lid
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