Food-safe oils for rust prevention?

ShooterMcgavin said:

Is Vaseline safe for contact with food?

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Yes it is okay.

It has no added colors, flavors, scents, or anything nasty. It can be applied to the body externally without harm. All it is is 100% petroleum jelly.

I suppose if you ate a handful of it you would get the runs, but if you eat that much of any oil you will probably get the runs.

The small amount you would put on a blade will not harm you. It would be easy to wipe off before cutting anyhow. The wax they put on apples is probably worse for you (try scraping the skin of an apple and see how much wax you can get off -they are covered!)

Disclaimer: I am no professional. If you are that worried, use cooking oil or something. I have the feeling you will be okay.

Yes it is okay.It has no added colors, flavors, scents, or anything nasty. It can be applied to the body externally without harm. All it is is 100% petroleum jelly.I suppose if you ate a handful of it you would get the runs, but if you eat that much of any oil you will probably get the runs.The small amount you would put on a blade will not harm you. It would be easy to wipe off before cutting anyhow. The wax they put on apples is probably worse for you (try scraping the skin of an apple and see how much wax you can get off -they are covered!)Disclaimer: I am no professional. If you are that worried, use cooking oil or something. I have the feeling you will be okay.