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Can you get food poisoning from an unopened can of tuna in the fridge?
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Depends,yes: If the tuna got contaminated before canning.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Less likely: Unlikely unless it is an expired unopened refrigerated can
Answered 8/26/2014
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