Texture
Smooth, firm, waxy
Fuzzy, powdery, slimy
Distribution
Evenly scattered throughout meat
Surface-only, patchy clusters
Smell
Mild, salty, meaty
Sour, musty, “off”
Can condition
Intact, no bulging
Bulging, leaking, or severely dented
Because Spam is heat-processed in a hermetically sealed can, internal mold growth is exceptionally rare. If the can remains undamaged and unopened, the contents are protected from contamination.
When to Discard Spam
