How long does soup, canned veggies, tuna, etc. last in the fridge after you've opened it?

Question

Obviously the number of days would be different for each kind of food.....Also, should you actually go by the expiration on salad dressings? It seems mine are always expired but still taste/smell the same.

Answer 1

I live by the old addage that leftovers are like company - throw em out after three days. As for salad dressing - don't have a clue

Answer 2

I only opened this question because I knew I would see all the warnings. The soup has been sitting in that can for months already. So it is suddenly going to absorb tase from the can now? Alzhiemers? You know there is no conclusive evidence that the use of Aluminum has anything to do with it? Some, not all Alzhiemers patients were found to have higher than average Aluminum levels. No evidence that higher Al. causes the disease. More likely the disease causes elevated Al. Moot point anyway. Have you ever seen Tomato Soup in an Al. can? I have not And if it was, the can is coated inside just like steel cans. Transferring to another container does not increase storage time of opened cans. The cans all say that because canners have Lawyers. What the shoud say is if you want to store the unused portion, use you brain and eat it within a few days. They know that there are idiots out here that will leave it in the fridge for two weeks, eat, get sick and because it was in the can claim that is why it went bad. Not because they were stupid. Cover the can. Foil is fine as long as it does not touch the food. The acid in Tomato soup will react with the Al. and make the soup taste metallic. OMG You'll die!!!!!

Answer 3

The expiration date for most items is a guideline, nothing more. If you open it repeatedly to use some, then it will "go bad" sooner. Likewise if you use an unclean utensil or your fingers to retrieve some of the product due to the transference of bacteria will make it turn sooner. They all have a built-in extension beyond the printed expiration date. Even some fairly delicate items, like milk, are good for a week or so beyond the expiration date. If a product has never been opened, say some yogurt, ti will stay good well beyond that expire date.

As for the canned items, Don't store it in the can. Most veggies can be stored in a container and, if you change the liquid they are stored in frequently (every few days. Just use water) they can keep for a surprisingly long time due to the chemicals that are used as preservatives. I've had some keep as long as a month. Soup, won't keep as long but should still be good for a week, maybe longer. You'll be able to tell by the liquid in the soup. If it starts to get cloudy, or starts to form small bubbles, toss it.

Remember, when in doubt, throw it out.

Answer 4

The first thing you need to do if you plan on holding onto items a longer time is to take those items out of their original container and place in an appropriate clean container with cover to give you the longest shelf life.

Expiration date. These are not drop dead dates they are merely dates where quality attributes are the best for flavor, color , taste and texture.--- it doesn't mean you should throw them out.
The items mentioned in your question or course can be saved several days in the refrigerator but the tuna should be used asap since there is no recooking or Kill step. Whereas the soup or veggies will be heated up again.

Answer 5

Its okay to store most canned items things in the original can for a 3-4 days in the fridge. You might just want to put some plastic over the top to keep whatever it is you re storing from drying out on the surface or absorbing/imparting tastes with other foods in your fridge. For example, if you have a piece of Camembert and an open can of cooked corn kernels, your corn might smell a bit like cheese after a couple hours in the fridge. The plastic sheet will also protect the canned food from drops of raw chicken juice and microbes in the air of your fridge. Speaking of which, make sure to properly clean your fridge at least once a month. Use any kind of kitchen cleaning product that already has bleach in it (don t mix bleach with household cleaners unless you re sure they don t have ammonia in them, as this releases a toxic gas that can actually kill you, or leave you with severely damaged lungs)

You also want to make sure you put the opened canned food in the fridge somewhat soon after its been opened, especially if the can is already warm (which reminds me -- NEVER cook food inside the can, unless you like the flavor imparted by molten plastic). If the opened canned food has been in the fridge for more than 3-4 days, I d recommend cooking it at boiling temperature for at least 5 minutes prior to eating it.

Answer 6

Keep it simple, dont store anything in a can once it is opened. Immediatelt transfer to proper storage container.
I once used black beans that I had in the fridge for 2 days after I opened it and was sick as a dog for a day.

Answer 7

alot of bacteria has no smell or taste. If properly stored in a sealed container 3 days is the longest I would trust most opened canned food. even if it seems fine,,chuck it out. NEVER leave in can. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

FIRST OF ALL I HOPE YOU ARE NOT STORING ANY CANNED FOOD OF ANY KIND IN THE CANS IN THE FRIDGE.YOU COULD GET TOMAINE POISINING VERY SERIOUS.IF THEY ARE IN BOWLS OR OTHER CONTAINERS INEVER KEEP ANYTHING MORE THAN 3 DAYS.IF ALL YOUR SALAD DRESSING ARE EXPIRED TOSS THEM OUT BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.THE EXPERATION DATE IS THERE FOR A REASON.