Do canned goods expire?

Question

Do canned goods expire?

Answer 1

yes, they can go bad... If you open it and it spews more than a little sput, but makes a loud noise, it is bad... If the vegetable or fruit has turned color yes, it is bad.. if it has a acid taste to it, it is bad....

Answer 2

yes they have a date stamp on the top or bottom of the can

Answer 3

I've eaten Vietnam era C-Rations and they were fine. If the can is hissing, bulging or is dripping, it's obviously not good.

Things like peaches, beans and soup can last years. Some manufacturer's date stamps are impossible to decipher - I write the month & year on my canned foods with a magic marker.

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Answer 4

Yes, you need to go by the expiration date usually found on the bottom

of the can.

Answer 5

Yes, but they usually last about 30 months.

Answer 6

Yes

but it may take 3 years  

Answer 7

If they do, they have a date stamp with the expiration date.

Answer 8

I believe they do, eventually.

Answer 9

if they do, they would have a date stamp on them

Answer 10

yes. but they last longer because the way it's packaged