<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Tonight I opened a can of Bush's Sauerkraut. There was a piece of rubber inside. It measured 1" by 2". It looked like shoe leather, but my husband thought it might be a piece of equipment. It's finger-like shape was probably used it packing. I know this is probably an isolated incident, but it makes me wonder how clean and maintained these factories are. I'll return the can to the store tomorrow, and phone the manufacturer. Sandra, Memphis