David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
Time to clean out your pantry?
Mayo Clinic
August 5, 2010
That canned tuna won't last forever. But just how long can your store your pantry goods?
You can store low-acid commercially prepared canned foods, such as vegetables and meat, for two to five years. But high-acid foods, such as tomatoes and fruit juice, only last about 18 months.
Always check the expiration date on canned foods before using them.
And don't buy cans that are dented, leaking or show any signs of tampering. This may indicate a risk of food poisoning.
Mayo Clinic
August 5, 2010
That canned tuna won't last forever. But just how long can your store your pantry goods?
You can store low-acid commercially prepared canned foods, such as vegetables and meat, for two to five years. But high-acid foods, such as tomatoes and fruit juice, only last about 18 months.
Always check the expiration date on canned foods before using them.
And don't buy cans that are dented, leaking or show any signs of tampering. This may indicate a risk of food poisoning.
