How long has it been there ... were tested and showed no signs of microbial growth. If properly canned foods will last indefinitely, what do the so-called expiration dates printed on commercially ...

So exactly how long is canned food safe to eat? You can keep canned meat, poultry, and veggies up to five years. Keep tomatoes, pickles, and fruit for up to 1 and 1/2 years. But remember ...

You can even eat food straight out of the can (after washing the top, naturally) — but how long do you have to use a canned item once you've opened it and stashed it in the fridge? It actually ...