topic Re: Expired Canned Goods? in Kitchen

Expired Canned Goods?

kitty4me — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:09:29 GMT

How long past an expiration date would you use canned goods. I have a few cans of assorted Tomato Products that just expired from February-March 2015? Just curious what you would do? I'm considering tossing.

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RainyDayGal — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:11:20 GMT

They haven't even expired if they're good through March 2015. Use them! I'd still use them 3-6 months after the expiration date.

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RedTop — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:13:04 GMT

I'm still using cans from 2014.

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Lovethesea — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:17:24 GMT

I always throw out anything that has expired. In terms of canned goods, it is possible that the cans are lined with BPA, so I tend not to use canned goods (prefer fresh or frozen).

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jaxs mom — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:17:36 GMT

They aren't actually expired as in, they will make you sick. It's perfectly fine to eat.

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DiAnne — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:18:47 GMT

I volunteer at a food bank and they consider food safe for one year after the expiration date. The only exception to that is baby food which they toss if it is expired.

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kitty4me — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:18:50 GMT

On 3/30/2015 RedConvertibleGirl said:
They haven't even expired if they're good through March 2015. Use them! I'd still use them 3-6 months after the expiration date.

Some say 3/9/15. I will use first smell and maybe taste before using in a dish.
Thank you Ladies. I'm going through canned goods today and I write dates on them. Tedious I know. Have a great evening.

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CalminHeart — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:25:45 GMT

If any part of the can is bowed out, even a little, throw it away.

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kitty60 — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:30:30 GMT

I also work at Food Bank. Canned goods are good well past their date, at least a year. If for any reason the can does not look normal, toss it. (Leaks, swollen, etc. or it doesn't smell or look right after opening) You can get a bad can that is not expired, just toss.

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Mominohio — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:37:23 GMT

Refreshing to hear so many with the common sense approach on this subject. Usually when this question comes up, the answers are a panic of food poisoning epidemic warnings being spewed.

Most canned goods are good at least a year beyond the expiration date, and most will perform just fine several years past. Tomato products can be the exception, as they will go bad sooner. As everyone else has stated, check the cans for bulges or leaks, and discard if they have such.

There have been studies done on cans found that were many decades old, and while not the best tasting, the food has not been dangerous or harmful.

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Lovethesea — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:47:59 GMT

Of course, I am not asking anyone to respond, but I would find it interesting to know of those who consume canned goods and more specifically, consume canned goods beyond the expiration date, how many are on medications.

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blackhole99 — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:07:19 GMT

I have used canned goods that were 9 months past the best buy date and I can tell you, I can tell the product is old. I know it's not harmful and doesn't smell bad, but the taste is off.

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Tigriss — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:22:41 GMT

Yeah, that is just to keep you from suing them if you get sick and can't tell when something has gone off when you open it. As people say, you can't teach common sense.

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kitty4me — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:28:52 GMT

On 3/30/2015 seaside shopper said:
Of course, I am not asking anyone to respond, but I would find it interesting to know of those who consume canned goods and more specifically, consume canned goods beyond the expiration date, how many are on medications.

Seaside shopper I will say I started this thread and I take many Medications for my Heart from a recent HA and I'm Type2 Diabetic. Why do you ask this question?

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kitty4me — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:32:23 GMT

I have now been purchasing Pomi Tomatoes in Cartons and will purchase them more since they are very low in Sodium which is what I need to use in my Low Sodium Diet.

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Nickname1 — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:39:17 GMT

Tomato products would be fine because of their acidity. From what I've heard it's just the texture of the food that will change over time, but it would still be safe to use. But like others have said, if there are any changes to the can, bulging or leaking then throw them out.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:40:20 GMT

Tomato products contain acid and can actually explode if kept too long. You haven't seen a real mess until a can of tomato paste explodes in your pantry.

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GCR18 — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:52:32 GMT

I read where some dates are flexible, but I always go by the date. If it's past, I toss it.

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Jeanhelen57 — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:57:20 GMT

If you are as old as I am, perhaps you remember that we never had expiration dates on cans..that's a relatively new thing. Back then--you really had no way of knowing how old a canned item was. I work at a food pantry also--we can give out everything and anything that is past it's "due date"--except baby food. Or--if an item says "expires by" we will have to go by that date. But it's really a judgement call. The manufacturers feel the food is best if used by then, but that doesn't matter. Everyone has to decide for themselves if a food item is still good tasting--even after the date on the item

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Lovethesea — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 01:05:27 GMT

On 3/30/2015 Katey1261 said:
On 3/30/2015 seaside shopper said:
Of course, I am not asking anyone to respond, but I would find it interesting to know of those who consume canned goods and more specifically, consume canned goods beyond the expiration date, how many are on medications.

Seaside shopper I will say I started this thread and I take many Medications for my Heart from a recent HA and I'm Type2 Diabetic. Why do you ask this question?

Katey, I am aware that you started this discussion and am sorry to read of your health concerns. In answer to your question, I am interested in the correlation (if any) between type 2 diabetes/heart disease/various other new diseases such as lupus, fibromyalgia, and Bisphenol A (BPA).