should be more closely followed, especially for high-risk items.
Understanding the difference helps avoid unnecessary waste while ensuring food safety.
How Long Do Common Canned Foods Last Past the ‘Best By’ Date?
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Using Your Senses: How to Evaluate Food Safety
Even past the ‘Best By’ date, many canned goods remain safe to eat. Use this checklist:
Look: Check for bulging lids, rust, dents (especially on seams), or leakage.
Smell: Any sour, metallic, or rotten odors? Discard it.
Taste: If the can looks and
