I just took a tin of Napolina Chopped tomatoes from the cupboard and noticed that both ends had bowed outwards. The ring pull broke off so I pushed a knife into its lid. As soon as I broke the seal the lid exploded off sending tomatoes everywhere in my kitchen! The lid flew across the kitchen and could have caused a serious injury! What an earth could have caused this?
Exploding Tin of tomato's
- Thread starter Smitho3
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I kinda knew it was a build up of gas but if i had known the extent of the explosion before i opened it i would have still opened it, just with an added video camera pointed at it 
Unfortunately i cannot complain to the company as the number on the base of the tin has worn off for some reason 
Ah well had peas with my mixed grill instead.
Unfortunately i cannot complain to the company as the number on the base of the tin has worn off for some reason Ah well had peas with my mixed grill instead.The tin had a ring pull that snapped off so i had to hit it with a butter knife as my tin opener wouldnt fit over the end due to the bulging lid. tomatoes are ok, only wanted them because i didnt have any beans. by mixed grill i meant the left overs from xmas with some fried ham and sausages etc..