New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 8 - HEALTH
Chapter 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
Subchapter 11 - DENTED CANS; SALVAGE OR DISTRESSED FOODS, ALCOHOL AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND INDUSTRIAL MISHANDLING
Section 8:21-11.4 - Damaged food containers suitable for sale

1. Any food container which contains a body dent which forces the end seams inward to such an extent that the countersink is involved, but no sharp edges are evident;

2. Any food container which contains moderately deep angular indentations with moderately acute crimping of the body wall;

3. Any food container which contains a moderately deep, sharp, angular indentation with moderately acute crimping of the body wall--the end seam malposition is so slight that it could be detected only by use of a straight edge or flat surface;

4. Any food container which contains deep, sharp vertical or side rim dents on the double seam, but not severe enough to cause the lid to bulge or buckle noticeably--provided, however, in instances where the dent is severe and the continuity of the seam is disrupted or a rise is noted in the end plate of the site of the rupture, the can would be unsuitable for sale for food purposes;

5. Any food container which contains slight rust, easily removable by cleaning or moderate buffing;

6. Any paper, plastic or similar food container or wrapping which contains only slight damage such as crushing and there is no evidence of penetration into the interior of the container or exposure of the foods contained therein.