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This is especially true for items that do not deteriorate on store shelves, such as bottled water and canned goods, which can be safe to consume for years past their labels if unopened and stored ...
Canned and dry goods are usually fine past the best-by dates on labels, especially if they show no signs of spoilage, like dents or rust. To assess your food's freshness, rely on sight, smell and ...
These dates on canned goods are more about quality than expiration. Canned goods are often labeled with closed dates, which are the date of manufacture. There are often open dates, which many of ...
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High-acid canned foods (tomatoes, fruits) will keep their best quality for 12 to 18 months; low-acid canned foods (meats, vegetables) for 2 to 5 years. [5] "Sell by date" is a less ambiguous term for what is often referred to as an "expiration date". Most food is still edible after the expiration date. [6]
When “use by” and “sell by” dates leave things unclear, a visual inspection and sniff test can come in handy. If it smells rank or rancid or just looks off, don’t take your chances. Toss it.
In late September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning the use of “sell-by” dates in the state, instead requiring standardized language for date labels. The move, Food ...
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