I've still got stuff from Y2K. Is it safe to eat?
2006-12-20 01:52:40 · 5 answers · asked by lenshure 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Here is a great site that tells you the length of time for many types of food and how long you should keep them:
http://www.a1usa.net/gary/expire.html
2006-12-20 08:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by Joe S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably ok. Generally, if there's a problem, the can would bulge or dent - bacteria inside would create gas that exerts pressure on the inside of the can.
Unless you're starving, or this is a super-expensive canned good, you can toss and get a new can. This is probably wax beans, right?
2006-12-20 09:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by rusrus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canned foods should be kept in a place that is clean, dry and cool. Organisms can grow if cans or jars are damaged and air gets inside. Never eat food from cans that are swollen or leaking. These are possible signs of botulism. The food could contain a rare but deadly bacteria.
2006-12-20 10:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by sweetme35 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably safe as long as the cans are in good shape. May taste funny ... be safe ... toss it.
2006-12-20 10:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES IT SHOULD BE STILL ALRIGHT
2006-12-20 09:57:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋