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Re: 60 pound honey tins
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Frank Lindsay <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 2 Mar 2020 02:32:34 +0000
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if there was a scratch on the inside surface, the honey against the tin surface Is likely to be black from the acid in the honey attacking the surface and may have a tin taint as well. 

That’s why they were withdrawn from service in NZ, about the time plastics came in.

Open and see. It might be alright but may have stratified into the different sugar layers as well.

Frank Lindsay NZ

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> On 2/03/2020, at 12:10 PM, Jerry Shue <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> We just came across a full five gallon tin of local honey in a cold cellar. Based on the local beekeeper's name on the label it dates from the 1960's or 70's. It hasn't been opened yet. Anyone know if leaching of tin or lead solder is likely to be a problem? 



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