{"id":10541,"date":"2023-11-17T11:48:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commanderzero.com\/?p=10541"},"modified":"2023-11-17T11:48:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:48:47","slug":"article-how-long-does-canned-food-last-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commanderzero.com\/?p=10541","title":{"rendered":"Article – How Long Does Canned Food Last? Here\u2019s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s the good news: Canned goods actually last indefinitely if they’re kept in good condition, according to the USDA. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that they\u2019ll still taste optimal ten years from now! There are actually several factors that limit the shelf life of canned goods, but in general, foods that are more acidic will expire sooner, while low-acid canned foods will actually last for longer.<\/strong> If you\u2019re wondering about specific canned foods, though, here\u2019s how long they\u2019ll last on your shelf, as well as in the refrigerator after you open them.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Anyone who has been into preparedness\/survivalism knows that canned goods last well beyond their ‘best by’ or expiration date. The internet is replete with stories of people eating canned goods that are five, ten, fifteen years old. Some things, like high-acid foods (pineapple, tomatoes, etc) don’t last long but most other stuff does. I’ve had canned meats that were several years past their dates and I’m still here.<\/a><\/p>\n