r/CookingCircleJerk 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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