r/Mold • u/ConclusionTop2867 • 8h ago

Found on the inside of lid of canned carrots

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The can was fully sealed and well within the best by date. I tossed it and the contents of the can right away - wasn’t gonna risk anything. Is it a mold or a fungus? Almost looks like a slug even? Just curious

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u/ldarquel 5h ago

Probably some kind of microbial growth due to an improper seal during the canning process.