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How long is frozen or canned food usually safe once the expiration date has passed?

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How long is frozen or canned food usually safe once the expiration date has passed?

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—Shawna, New York A: Frozen and canned foods can remain safe to eat decades beyond their expiration date, but the quality suffers the longer you keep the stuff, which means it will not be delicious forever! Frozen Facts If you keep frozen foods at the typical freezer setting of 0 degrees Fahrenheit, they truly will last for eternity, since freezing prevents all molds, bacteria and yeasts from growing.

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