Does Canned Food Be Harmful After Shelf Life Expiration Date?
In the case of canned food, the preservation methods used before the can is finally sealed kill of MOST of the bacteria that are still in the food. Technically, the surving bacteria can easily start to grow again under the right conditions. The end result of this is spoiled food, which can in extreme cases cause cans to puff up around their edges. The experation date is intended to make certain that foods that have ben in the can for a period of time are thrown out before they go too far. You have at least a brief time, largely depending on the type of food and preservation method, to eat something that has gone past its expiration date. Many foods could easily last a month or so past the expiration date. I certainly wouldn’t touch it after that for safety purposes, although it may well still be safe and edible. Certainly if the can was damaged or stored improperly it can be very unsafe. I wouldn’t touch cans that have dents in them, as this can compromise the seal. Bottom line, open t
