"botulism"
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Mark and BK discussed oxygen absorbers for food storage, explaining that while they can be effective for low-moisture items like wheat and rice, they are counterproductive for higher-moisture foods like lentils where they create dangerous anaerobic conditions for botulism. They explained the simple chemistry (iron filings and salt) and recommended making homemade absorbers cheaply rather than buying overpriced retail versions that are often already expended by the time of purchase. The show also covered Harbor Freight sales, including $3 plastic ammo cans, $10 wireless infrared motion detectors, and silica gel desiccant recharging techniques.