From soups and vegetables to fruits and proteins, canned foods are appreciated for their long shelf life and convenience.

So exactly how long is canned food safe to eat? You can keep canned meat, poultry, and veggies up to five years. Keep tomatoes, pickles, and fruit for up to 1 and 1/2 years. But remember ...

Tetra Pak's Tetra Recart line is taking traditionally canned foods, like baked beans, chickpeas and chopped tomatoes, and ...

Why? Several factors limit the shelf-life of canned foods. Cans or metal lids on glass jars can rust. When rust is deep enough, tiny holes open in the can or lid that may let spoilage agents in.

The answer is yes, but it will take longer than most foods to ... is typically canned but can also be bought in jars that are available at most grocery stores. See also KFC CHICKEN: HOW LONG IS IT ...