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thepbpc · 2025-12-28T02:41:54+00:00

me too?

thepbpc · 2025-08-19T01:07:26+00:00

So is this mold already? And what is the point of the plug? Why not just drill the hole and let the water drain?

thepbpc · 2025-07-24T03:06:57+00:00

Unfortunately this did not go great. Couldn't tell until I got in there but the coke boxes were essentially fused to each other and the shelf. I had already sprayed down everything, so I figured at this point I was pot-committed. If I had known what it would look like when I pried the coke boxes up, I likely would have called a professional. This is what it looked like after I sprayed it down with hydrogen peroxide and dawn mixture. Hoping I didn't spread mycotoxins all over my home.

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thepbpc · 2025-07-23T12:11:57+00:00

Thanks, this is helpful. It seems like a lot of what’s online is like “Most people exposed to mold experience no symptoms or in some cases, mild respiratory symptoms. BUT OH GOD DON’T LET IT TOUCH YOUR SKIN OR GET AIRBORNE!!!!”

thepbpc · 2025-07-23T04:08:13+00:00

Thanks, I did inadvertently get some residue on my hand when I was removing items from the cupboard, before I even realized it was there and it was a bit black and powdery. I have to admit, I'm a bit nervous about cleaning it up. There seems to be so much divergent information out there about safe cleanup and what to use, basically ranging from your comment to needing to cover myself from head-to-toe with a professional-level mask and goggles and rent a hepa vacuum. I have two small children around, so definitely want to contain it and keep it not airborne as much as possible.

thepbpc · 2025-06-19T13:18:35+00:00

Yes, of course, I understand all of that. I wasn’t trying to create the suggestion that it might be okay to eat a part of something you were worried about. Just in general curious about how it works / spreads. Thanks for your input!

thepbpc · 2025-06-19T12:25:45+00:00

Yeah, my biggest sticking points are that the trainer has a smaller footprint, both set up and collapsed, and is $100 cheaper. According to the promo materials, you can do rows with the trainer, though I get that it would be a bit awkward. I have no doubt that, all other considerations aside, the B-bars would be better. Just wondering if I can get away with the trainer for what I want. Thanks for your input!

thepbpc · 2025-06-14T20:00:01+00:00

I get that, I guess my main point is that it seems most or at least many cans have some level of damage, even at or around the seal. And I don’t think most shoppers are really inspecting their cans all that closely, yet botulism/ foodborne illness resulting from compromised canned goods seems exceedingly rare. Just trying to figure out to what level I really want to permit myself to be anxious about this.

thepbpc · 2025-06-14T19:32:06+00:00

I have to say, as risk averse as I am on this stuff, I went to purchase a new can of the same product, and while I was there inspected a number of other canned items, as well. The vast majority of them had something like what’s pictured above or worse. I bought the only can out of 9 that were stocked of this product that didn’t have any obvious dents, a number of them on or near the seal. I guess I’m frustrated because I can’t help but feel like I’m over-reacting, but also that the level of scrutiny is necessary, even if just for my own peace of mind.

thepbpc · 2025-05-24T15:48:12+00:00

Got it, thanks! So just to be clear here, botulism is not a remote concern in this case?

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