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Pantry Staples
How long does canned goods last?
Sealed canned vegetables, soups, beans.
Quick answer
Pantry (room temp)
5 years
5+ years for low-acid (vegetables, meat); 18 months high-acid (tomatoes)
After opening
4 days
3–4 days fridge after opening (transfer out of can)
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Signs canned goods has gone bad
- •Bulging can = BOTULISM risk, throw away unopened
- •Rust through the can
- •Foaming or hissing on opening
- •Off color of contents
Storage tips
- ✓BULGING CAN = botulism — DO NOT TASTE, discard immediately
- ✓Most canned food safe years past 'best by'
- ✓Transfer to glass/plastic after opening
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Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.