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GB1980 | 02-23-2009 03:10 PM
Expiration dates on Canned goods I have a few cases of canned goods that I have stored and they are just now coming to the expiration date on the top of the can. I have finished off several but too many remain to be eaten. They have no dents or bruises. My question is: Are they still good past the date on the can?

TLM | 02-23-2009 03:18 PM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods I've eaten a can of Campbells' tomato soup that was 8 years past the date, and it looked good, smelled good and tasted good. I've opened a can of Campbell's tomato soup that was 4 years past the date and it was brown looking, smelled a little funky... no I did taste it. Same soup, same manufacturer, stored in the same pantry. I guess you never know for sure until you open it up.

CANUCKFARMER | 02-23-2009 04:32 PM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods Scroll through the archives,you'll find everything you need.

MagpieFairy | 02-23-2009 05:58 PM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods Here's a link you might be interested in reading: http://grandpappy.info/hshelff.htm

argentos | 02-23-2009 06:17 PM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods Quote:
Originally Posted by MagpieFairy (Post 1589042) Here's a link you might be interested in reading: http://grandpappy.info/hshelff.htm
Excellent. An eye-opener for me: Quote:
.... in some cases the canned product contained high levels of some vitamins that in fresh produce are destroyed by light or exposure to air.

tyusclan | 02-23-2009 06:25 PM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods As long as it's stored properly I certainly wouldn't worry for at least a year. After that check it carefully when you open it. I would not throw it out just because the date had passed.

Goldeneye | 02-23-2009 10:02 PM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods I just pass expired dates onto a friend.. She has no problem eating anything with an 'expired' date.. my problem is in my thinking.... 'expired' conjurs up images of pushing up the daisies !!

Armed.peasant | 02-24-2009 06:02 PM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods The FDA requires food and drug companys to "come up" with a date in which they know the contents will be good to. Everyone picks a safe date to insure no law suits happen. I other words, can goods will remain safe for many years. Just make sure it smells and looks normal prior to eating.

elroy | 02-25-2009 11:06 AM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods Quote:
Originally Posted by Armed.peasant (Post 1591422) The FDA requires food and drug companys to "come up" with a date in which they know the contents will be good to. Everyone picks a safe date to insure no law suits happen. I other words, can goods will remain safe for many years. Just make sure it smells and looks normal prior to eating.
I agree, most canned foods last years past the expiration date. Assuming the can has no damage. Also just like long term storage foods, I would assume cooler storage conditions are better. Basement versus attic.

Jodster71 | 02-25-2009 12:29 PM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods My roomate is a compulsive hoarder. Last month I went through the pantry and brought out all the items past their expiry. He convinced me that they'd be just fine. Last weekend we had a chili with red beans canned in 2003 and white beans canned in 2005. I didn't know the difference. Tomato soup from 2003 was fine as well.

GB1980 | 02-25-2009 02:24 PM
Re: Expiration dates on Canned goods Thank you to all that contributed.

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