Near-death experiments in food

[NT2C]

Okay, they aren't food but I think it's important to check on other prep items you may have with expiration dates.

About a decade ago a buddy who had recently retired from the Marines was cleaning out his pickup prior to trading it in and handed me an actual sack of "slightly expired" mil-issue Cyalume 6-hour tactical lightsticks that they used aboard Quantico during night exercises.  Yeah, they'd already been expired for 3 years at that point.

Today I was cleaning out my suitcase from my trip last year and found a half-dozen tucked in the bottom so, just for shits and giggles, I opened one and activated it then tossed it to my cats.

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Looks fine to me! 

[NT2C]

I should also probably add that these spent at least 5 years sitting in the back of my old utility truck through winter and summer temps.  They were not babied and kept in a controlled climate.

[Ever (Zombiepreparation)]

Last week I opened a 2021 can of yams that exploded a stream of the liquid right when the can opener locked in place.

That did Not seem right. There were no dents or nothin' marring the can. Still didn't want to take a chance.

[majorhavoc]

Last week I opened a 2021 can of yams that exploded a stream of the liquid right when the can opener locked in place.

That did Not seem right. There were no dents or nothin' marring the can. Still didn't want to take a chance.

That was a wise decision.  

[NT2C]

Last week I opened a 2021 can of yams that exploded a stream of the liquid right when the can opener locked in place.

That did Not seem right. There were no dents or nothin' marring the can. Still didn't want to take a chance.

Never.  NEVER.  NEVER eat food from a can that does that.  That's courting food poisoning or worse.

[12_Gauge_Chimp]

Last week I opened a 2021 can of yams that exploded a stream of the liquid right when the can opener locked in place.

That did Not seem right. There were no dents or nothin' marring the can. Still didn't want to take a chance.

Never.  NEVER.  NEVER eat food from a can that does that.  That's courting food poisoning or worse.

Side effects may include: heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea, upset stomach and DEATH.

[NT2C]

One of these days I should probably try the unopened half-gallon of apple cider that's been on the door of my fridge for three, maybe four years.

[majorhavoc]

One of these days I should probably try the unopened half-gallon of apple cider that's been on the door of my fridge for three, maybe four years.

At one point it may have been apple jack. But by now, you may have yourself a half gallon of chilled vinegar. 

Worth a sip to find.out, tho, 

[Z.O.R.G.]

Peanut Butter, regional grocery store brand "best by" Jan. 2022.  No separation of oil and solids and tasted OK, if a bit stale.  Still alive 12 hours and suffered no ill effects.

[EBuff75]

I've got a case (either 6 or 8 cans) of Dinty Moore Beef Stew that had a best by date from 2018.  Cracked one up for lunch today.  Smelled, looked, and tasted just like a fresh can would. 

I've also dug out some V8 Fusion cans that have a Jan 2020 date on them.  Those are just fine too. 

I need to do a better job at monitoring and rotating my food stores...

[tirls]

I´ve got one of those cabinets for my cans, where you put in the can at the top and it rolls down a loop at the back and to the front one level lower. That way the oldest can is always at the front. 
It doesn´t completely work with best by dates, as those don´t always line up with the buy date in the right order. But I don´t buy things I don´t use in everyday life, so it get´s used up regularly enough to not be a problem.

Seven years over date meat... You´re very brave. 

[majorhavoc]

Makes you wonder what they add to that Dinty Moore beef. It's either really bad for you or the key to eternal youth ...

[tirls]

Makes you wonder what they add to that Dinty Moore beef. It's either really bad for you or the key to eternal youth ...

Some japanese monks tried the preservation from the inside by drinking urushi tea. Side effects included heavy sweating, urination, vomiting. And mummification. I guess it kind of works.