Guidelines for Evaluating Canned
Food Containers

Severe dents on side seam	1		5	Leaks
Sharp dents parallel to rim	2		6	Bulges or puffed ends
Sharp dents in the sides that prevent stacking	3		7	Ends that give or flip and bulge on the other end when pushed
Buckled or pinched tops and bottoms	4		8	Severe dents on the rim, seams or bent rims

IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!

Adapted from materials developed by Second Harvest National Food Bank Network

Guidelines for Evaluating Canned
Food Containers

Discard Cans With:

Side seam imcomplete "blown out" or miswelded	1		4	Cuts or misformed rims and loose tops
Dirt under pull tab	2		5	No label
Pits or pinholes	3		6	Rust that won't rub off

IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!

Adapted from materials developed by Second Harvest National Food Bank Network