The can arrived dented -- but not badly, and I had no concerns about contamination. When I pulled the tab to remove the top, the tab snapped off. OK, not a problem: I own a can opener. The can wouldn't open, as the metal lid was placed too deep for my can opener blade to reach it. OK, I have another, larger, can opener. Same problem. Finally, I got a hammer and used it to force the point of a nail remover along the edge of the metal lid, spattering oil with every blow, until I got it open.
I and the counter were covered with oil, the metal edge was dangerously jagged, and my dinner guest was about to arrive but, know what? The artichokes were delicious. I would have given a five-star review otherwise. Please, do something about that can!
