Is it safe to eat canned clam chowder after the expiration date?

Answer 1

Well, honey, let me break it down for you. Technically, canned foods are usually safe to eat after the expiration date as long as the can is intact and properly stored. However, the quality may not be top-notch, so it might taste like a disappointment. Use your best judgment, darling, and if in doubt, just toss it and treat yourself to some fresh clam chowder instead.

Answer 2

The safety of consuming canned clam chowder after the expiration date depends on various factors such as storage conditions and the integrity of the can. Canned foods can sometimes be consumed after the expiration date if the can is not damaged, dented, or swollen. However, it is recommended to follow the expiration date as a guideline for the best quality and safety of the product. If there are any signs of spoilage such as off-putting odor, appearance, or taste, it is best to discard the clam chowder to avoid any potential foodborne illnesses.

Answer 3

From my own experience... Yes.

I have clam chowder in my cabinet that we purchased a couple years ago and expired in August of 2011, I just popped open a can and ate some and it was just as delicious as it was when I had some about a year ago...

Most canned foods are designed to last many many years, even past the expiration date.

Best way to determine if it's safe is to check the can and make sure it's not bulging out (bacterial creates gas which causes a can to bulge), make sure it doesn't have any dents or holes in it, and when you open it, make sure it smells right and looks alright.

Some soup will settle after a couple years of not moving it around, so it might not look so great when you first open it. Dump it into a bowl and mix it around and take a whiff to make sure it's okay, if it looks and smells alright, it's probably alright.

Many canned items have been stored by the military for the past 40-60 years and many of those items are still fed to soldiers and soldiers in training even today... Plus I remember when we found some C-Rations from WWII when I was cleaning out a bunker near a barracks at Ft. Indiantown, PA, we ate some just for fun and it was fine, a little slimy after 60 years, but fine.

Answer 4

Yes it is safe to eat, presuming the clam chowder is still within it's best before date, although I would think it would taste better when heated!