The answer may actually surprise you.

However, what if the can has a dent in it?

Are you still able to break into it and prepare a week of meals?

a photo of a dented can

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“Usually dents on cans are because of the cans falling or being hit.

Yet, larger dents are worrisome.

“If the can has a deep dent, then it should be discarded.

Why is this something to avoid?

Your best bet is to try and avoid purchasing damaged cans, to completely nix the risk.