Digging through my boxes of jars… discovered 2003 canning on the bottom. Still not opened. Thinking of dumping, 21 years of sitting, and safety. Just want your thoughts about these antique gems. Any chance some would be safe to eat? Think that is a dumb question.
Thanks in advance!
by konabean4
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even if I knew for certain a can of 20 year old food was safe, there’s no way I’m eating it.
honestly, I wouldn’t even give something that old to the dog or cat.
If they were stored with the rings on, then no, not safe. There’s no way to know if the seal broke and then resealed due to temperature changes.
Given that the bands are still on them, there is a chance they could hide the lids becoming unsealed. But I’m not eating something that old unless bourbon.
I agree with all of you. That was pretty much my mind set, while posting.
Thanks for your opinions.
Does that one on the right say it’s bananas? Yeah definitely don’t eat that…
Edit: lol looked closer, looks like banana peppers 😂
If there is no growth inside then the only risk I see is just ‘old degraded food’ – I am curious and would open and carefully evaluate for sampling;
This is it – you will know if your techniques are timeless.
If you do, then definitely share and share your secrets for longevity, lol…
Good luck!
Never store jars with rings on them