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Canned
food tips and hints Be sure to examine
canned foods before consuming. If the can is dented, misshapen, or leaking, do
not purchase. Bulging cans are an indication of spoilage and should not be used.
Dispose of potential spoiled canned goods in a manner to prevent consumption
by other people or animals. For cans not date-stamped by the manufacturer,
use a permanent marker to date your canned goods and use older cans first. Canned
foods can last 1-2 years when properly stored. Although it's not harmful
to store food in an open can in the refrigerator for a day or so, it's still a
better idea to store leftover canned goods in a glass or plastic covered container.
Remember that canned foods have already been cooked once, so don't overcook
them. The liquid also includes nutrients, so rather than draining and adding
water, use the canning liquid. Fruits packed in their own juices are a
better choice than those with syrups 
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