I started prepping in February 2020. And doing so I bought huge (6 pound) cans of black beans and tomato sauce. Three years later (stored/unopened in my basement), and I just opened up a can of each. Both cans passed the visual, odor and (small) taste test. A lot of sites online seem to be telling me to throw it out. I probably trust all of you more than those sites. Hold on to the rest or play it safe?
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Many in the same position In the UK recently they OK'd eating expired canned food (it's real bad over there). Here, I found: (1) Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling). Packaged foods (cereal, pasta, cookies) will be safe past the 'best by' date, although they may eventually become stale or develop an off flavor. (2) Can canned food last 20 years? Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling).Jan 3, 2023 (usda dot gov/media/blog/2013/06/27/you-toss-food-wait-check-it-out) (3)Foodnetwork. Bottom Line: Canned food is a nutritious, sustainable and cost-friendly option. When stored properly, canned foods will be good for several years. Personal experience: I make a slurry in oil of fresh onions, garlic, ginger, add soy, salt, sugar, fresh cumin, other spices, fry with fresh tomatoes, sear some meat, and then chuck the old canned chili. What doesn't kill, fattens.