White flecks floating around canned squash can look like spoilage, but starch, hard-water minerals, or table-salt additives may cause harmless cloudiness in the jar

Discover why white flecks and cloudy liquid in canned squash aren't usually harmful, learn about safe canning practices, and identify when you should be concerned about spoilage.
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- Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 6:30 pm IST
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