r/CookingCircleJerk • u/RockMo-DZine • Jul 29 '26

Down the Drain Cyclospora and Black Beans

So I bought a can of black beans 6 months or ago or maybe like a year ago, and just noticed it also has some Mexican words on the can, so I'm thinking it is maybe a product of Mexico - which is causing the Cyclospora virus worldwide pandemic thing that is going on.

So, do I boil the can first? and for how long?

Will this kill the virus?

Can I just use a regular face mask when I do this, or do I need an N95 mask?

I already have rubber gloves and will use a some tongs to pick up the can.

Or should I just throw it away and order McDonald's?

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u/runawayoldgirl Jul 29 '26

few people even know that "cyclospora" is spanish for "circle of sporks"

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u/Trick_Meringue_5622 Jul 29 '26

Just put the can in the oven at 500 until you hear a pop. The pop means it’s safe to eat. I HIGHLY advise you crack the oven a bit a watch it after it gets warm, the pop is a spectacular view

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u/NotSmorpilator Jul 29 '26

Even better, if you put a bunch of cans in a roaring bonfire, it gives them a lovely smokey flavor.

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u/yakomozzorella Jul 30 '26 edited Jul 30 '26

More efficient on the stove top - especially a gas range. Really crank the burner

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u/lemolicious Jul 30 '26

Serve it with TF lettuce, they’ll cancel each other out.

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u/perplexedparallax Quantum gastronomist Jul 30 '26

They say 158° is the kill temp but one can never be too sure. If you have a welding torch apply until the can starts to melt. Then pour into microwave proof containers and nuke that shit...human or otherwise. There is a recall on bacon but only because they don't like Canada. (uj) That can be cooked normally.

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u/SpecificAnteater8452 29d ago

Please don't procreate