Pantry Staples
Canned goods
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
3–4 days once opened
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
2 months in a container
Pantry / counter
2–5 years unopened
Store it right
- Cool, dry cupboard away from the oven.
- Never store leftovers in the open can.
Signs it has gone off
- Bulging, rusted, or leaking can — bin it without opening.
- Spurting liquid or a hiss on opening.
- Off, sour smell.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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