The first thing you should know? The dates, as we know them, have nothing to do with safety. J. Kenji López-Alt explains.
Source: The Food Expiration Dates You Should Actually Follow – The New York Times
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“As a rule, metal lasts longer than glass, which lasts longer than plastic.
So long as there is no outward sign of spoilage (such as bulging or rust), or visible spoilage when you open it (such as cloudiness, moldiness or rotten smells), your canned fruits, vegetables and meats will remain as delicious and palatable as the day you bought them for years“
