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On Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:54:35 -0000 (UTC), Mike Duffy
> wrote:

>On Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:18:16 -0600, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
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>> The cans burst because the contents are spoiled.

>
>Yes, bad live bacteria can sometimes end up within cans and build up
>pressure; check lid & bottom for bulges.
>
>Also, check the metal top & bottom edges for rust. Sometimes a low
>cupboard might be cool enough to attract moisture and rust through a can
>in a few months. Expect spoilage; possibly toxic.
>
>
>I prefer canned white mushrooms over fresh simply because raw ones go bad
>fairly quickly if not cooked. Yes, the taste is a bit compromised, but
>that happens too if they are not cooked in a few days.


try storing the fresh mushrooms in a paper bag. I don't say they will
last forever but the bag does keep them from getting slippery.
Janet US