Is it safe to eat expired tuna canned food?

Answer 1

In most cases no. Canned food usually has a shelf life of 2 years and it's best to dispose of such foodstuffs. Also beware of any damaged cans or ones that have a bulge in them. These are certain signs of contamination and should be disposed of quickly and without question.

When manufacturers produce a product they put an expiration date on it. This does not mean the food is not good after that date because there is a large safety factor added to the expiry date so the food is still good. The message on the container usually says something like "Best if used before 2/2/2009". Although the food is still good, the longer it stays on the shelf the more likely the flavor and taste will diminish. As the post above indicates, if there is visible damage to the can such as bulging it is probably contaminated with a gas generating microorganism and should be discarded without opening.

Answer 2

It depends on how past the best-before date they are. Canned goods will have a best-before date, which states that the food is best before that date, and food quality may deteriorate afterwards, but it won't necessarily be dangerous (unlike use-by dates which state that a product must be used by that date otherwise it becomes unsafe). Use your discretion, if it's a few weeks, it'll probably be fine. If it's a few years it's probably best to chuck it out and buy a new can.

Answer 3

Odds are that the food will still be safe to eat but it's not worth taking the chance.

Answer 4

It is best to avoid expired meats. But if the tuna were stored in a cool dry place, it should still be good up to a year after its expiration date.

Answer 5

no it is not all it will make you do is feel really queezy and sick so you'll have to miss out on everything (even school for those who hate it) and it'll be your most awful moment.

Answer 6

No, it is not healthy for your health, if you eat too much expired food, your liver will "break"

Answer 7

Depends upon food,,,,