Question about expired can goods.

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I had a relative who passed not long ago and I am going to start cleaning out his house.

Ive seen MANY MANY cans of food in the house. And I know exp dates arent always 100%.

What can be done with expired can goods?
 
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Canned food will last a long time AS LONG AS they were stored in climate controlled area (70-75 degrees or lower)

Best by dates refer to taste and texture, which most canned food you wont notice the difference between a 1 yo can and a 10 yo can

That being said, BPA leeching is a problem on older cans, from the lining in the can
 

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The taste and texture may not change much but the vitamin content will degrade over time. I might not throw it out but I wouldn't use any of it exclusively to eat over time unless I just absolutely had to. Mixing it in with fresh foods is probably the best plan if you are looking to not waste any of it.
 

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