What is the expiration date - or what is the shelf life of this canned food? Thank you.
176262
I bought a case last month (Feb 2014) and the expiration date is Nov 2015. SO....it looks like 18 months. Will depend on who you get it from and whether they have old stock or newer stock
176263
I bought this for my Yorkie about 4 months ago. He loves it but it's too expensive to give to him often. The can says it is best used before May 2015.
176264
just guessing but I bet this stuff is good for at least a year after it's use by date. Most stuff is.
743934
Nope, no expiration date. Not good, maybe the can I just received is already 10 years old.How would we know?
1230113
I bought some a month or so back and the expiration date is 03 06 15. I hadn't paid attention to that so I'm glad you asked. I just put one of my two containers in the frig thinking that might extend its time in case I don't get to it before then.
1811192
Don't know the answer...not sure anyone does. A quote from the National Cannery Association: "Canned food has a shelf life of at least two years from the date of processing. Canned food retains its safety and nutritional value well beyond two years, but it may have some variation in quality, such as a change of colour and texture. Canning is a high-heat process that renders the food commercially sterile. Food safety is not an issue in products kept on the shelf or in the pantry for long periods of time. In fact, canned food has an almost indefinite shelf life at moderate temperatures (75 F and below). Canned food as old as 100 years has been found in sunken ships and it is still microbiologically safe! We don't recommend keeping canned food for 100 years, but if the can is intact, not dented or bulging, it is edible."
191054
I bought mine in August, I believe, and it came with an expiration date of August 2017. The can states "do not store above 120 F or below 32 F".
1743671
My can doesn't have an expiration date that I can see. I haven't had a problem with it. I opened it on the top. The white tabs lift up and you twist it off. Hope that helps!
2134929
I'm sorry, I bought this a long time ago. I don't remember the shelf life. It was well sealed, so I doubt additional sealing would help.
123065
I just received two containers this week and they have expiration dates of 06/2016 and 07/2016. Not sure when exactly they were manufactured, but I would assume a shelf life of roughly 1.5 to 2 years.
1643107
Sorry to be slow in responding. Product I bought in July has expiration date of Sept. 2014. Good shelf life.
2124076
That is not the expiration date. There should be a date on box when it's made and from what I understand they last about 6 years. Some are in codes with those dates. The inspection date is just that, they want the military to open and inspect the food by that date.
1884747
I had not noticed that date. Since it is long before the can was sold, it is probably the date the product in the can was produced. It should not have anything to do with expiration or the such. The product (if kept in a clean, safe, and moderate temperature area) should remain safe and useable indefinitely.
927035
On the cans that I have purchased recently the expiration date is 8/2017. You can always go to the website for Natural Balance and track each batch by the information on the cans. This will show you how each batch is tested and also give you the test results for your particular flavor. I found this quite helpful. Hope I have answered your question.
1636250
I placed my order on July 24, 2013 and received it on July 26, 2013. The expiration date was 04/06/15 on the cans. They are not long term storage if that is what you are looking for. For short term supplies they would do very well. I hope this has helped you.
1898755
The can that I have opened says it was packed October 2012 and expires October 2014...2 years. I opened this can about a week and a half ago. We use at this time only for coffee creamer as we don't like the additives and ingredients in prepared. I use 1 Tablespoon dry in each cup. If I didn't use anymore from this can that is opened I would expect it to last at least 6-8 months. I like the ability to make milk if needed for cooking...but purchased it to use as coffee creamer. I am "into" food storage and would expect the unopened can to last at least 3 years over the printed expiration date. If I found out otherwise I would open the can and reseal with oxygen absorbers in canning jars...hope this helps you make a decision. This is the best milk powder I have found..
624819
The expiration date on most canned food is appx. 2 yrs from time of canning by the company . It is usually stamped on the top or bottom of the can . The time of experation is greatly increased by keeping it in cool ( 60 degrees ) dark and dry place... My grandma always looked at the outside and inside after opening the can to make sure there were no rust mold etc .. She would than smell it for foul smell and the final test was taste .. If. It past her tests, she served it ...We buy food by the case and following all steps from cool to the taste we have had no problems after the experation date ... After opening you must refrigerate all food The expiration date on most canned food is appx. 2 yrs from time of canning by the company . It is usually stamped on the top or bottom of the can . The time of experation is greatly increased by keeping it in cool ( 60 degrees ) dark and dry place... My grandma always looked at the outside and inside after opening the can to make sure there were no rust mold etc .. She would than smell it for foul smell and the final test was taste .. If. It past her tests, she served it ...We buy food by the case and following all steps from cool to the taste we have had no problems after the experation... » Read More The expiration date on most canned food is appx. 2 yrs from time of canning by the company . It is usually stamped on the top or bottom of the can . The time of experation is greatly increased by keeping it in cool ( 60 degrees ) dark and dry place... My grandma always looked at the outside and inside after opening the can to make sure there were no rust mold etc .. She would than smell it for foul smell and the final test was taste .. If. It past her tests, she served it ...We buy food by the case and following all steps from cool to the taste we have had no problems after the experation date ... After opening you must refrigerate all food « Show Less
1417853
Unfortunately, to my knowledge, that just doesn't exist. 15 years is the shelf life on the Survival Cave Canned Meats which is pretty good and better than freeze dried meats which are in the 10 year range.
377556
Not real sure about shelf life. Might want to check on-line for more information.