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Opened up SPAM and its grey/brown?

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I got a can of SPAM just 2 days ago from the store. I opened it today and it's not the usual pink color it's grayish/brown. Should I return it? Is it bad? It doesn't' smell funny just looks very weird.

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  • kswck2
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    If the whole thing is brown, I would probably toss it out. Chemicals used cause it to turn pink. Check the expiration date. While canned foods should last virtually forever, there may have been a leak in the can.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    4 years ago

    Preservatives are added to keep it pink. I wouldn't eat it.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    If in doubt, THROW IT OUT

  • 4 years ago

    That should be thrown away. Sounds like it may have had a pin-prick sized ding in the can and it spoiled.

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  • 4 years ago

    what kind is it? If its turkey or some other flavor, it may suppose to be that color.

    I would NOT toss it, I would take it back to the store for a refund. Or call the 800 number on the can and tell them what you are seeing. they can advise you as to what to do.

  • MOZ
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    When in doubt, throw it out. They have a "Best by" date on every can. If the can is new, take it back to the store. I wouldn't eat it, personally.

  • 4 years ago

    Eww...

  • Miss
    Lv 6
    4 years ago

    Return it!!! Don't risk food poisoning.

  • 4 years ago

    Don't eat it

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