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12/21/2018 / By Mary Miller

The REAL meaning and purpose of expiration dates on food

Food date labels are often a death sentence for the food item in question. They judge the food items with the words “best before,” “use by,” “sell by,” and so on. The numbers written on the tag are an ever-present warning that their time is limited. Little by little, they slowly count down the food’s […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Factors that determine how long your canned food will last

Canned food are a staple part of any prepper’s stockpile of emergency food. They normally last longer than non-preserved foods, but not all examples enjoy the same longevity. An article in MD Creekmore discusses the factors that can affect the shelf life of your supply of canned food. First, there is canned food that has […]

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