Can food be safely stored in metal containers?
Leaving fruit juices, tuna fish or other canned fruits and vegetables in the original metal can is not recommended. Acidic foods can interact with the metal, imparting a metallic taste to the food. To avoid this unpleasant experience, transfer leftover foods or juices to sealable glass or plastic containers. If a product stored in a can is accidentally tasted or eaten, the food may taste bad but it will not be dangerous. What happens if the freon leaks in the refrigerator/freezer? When the freon line leaks or bursts, the food in the refrigerator or freezer becomes contaminated with freon. The food may not taste as good, if it was not well wrapped, but will not be dangerous to eat. The food does not have to be thrown away, unless it becomes warm due to refrigerator failure. Freon is mainly dangerous when large amounts are inhaled in a small, enclosed area. What do the various dates on food mean? “Expiration” or “Exp” is the last date on which a product should be used. If the date has pa
