I don't know but I just open one up that I got about two years ago and it tasted good .
How Long Does An Unopened Can Of Soup Last?
I keep a large pantry, and have been know to discover cans of soup that were purchased over 5 years ago. I have never had a problem with them. If I ever found any that had a bulge in them, I would discard.
I have read of people opening up former bomb shelters and using the food from the 1960's and '70's, a half century later.
I have read of people opening up former bomb shelters and using the food from the 1960's and '70's, a half century later.
Check the expiration date on the can to get an idea
From the Campbell's Company website:
The date code displayed on our products is a best used by date. This means that in order to experience optimal color, flavor, aroma and texture the product should be consumed prior to the end of the month displayed on the product. For example, in order to experience optimal quality a product with a date code that reads FEB05 or FEB2005 should be consumed prior to the end of February of the year 2005. The shelf life of unopened Campbell canned products varies from 1 to 2 years. In order to experience optimal color, flavor, aroma and texture, the product should be consumed prior to the end of the month displayed on the product.
Source: www.campbellsoupcompany.com
The date code displayed on our products is a best used by date. This means that in order to experience optimal color, flavor, aroma and texture the product should be consumed prior to the end of the month displayed on the product. For example, in order to experience optimal quality a product with a date code that reads FEB05 or FEB2005 should be consumed prior to the end of February of the year 2005. The shelf life of unopened Campbell canned products varies from 1 to 2 years. In order to experience optimal color, flavor, aroma and texture, the product should be consumed prior to the end of the month displayed on the product.
Source: www.campbellsoupcompany.com
I read the answer that Mensan gave. Good one. But I know I've had cans of food for 3-5 years. And don't remember a bad flavor. Very interesting question keithold! Thanks!
Until the expiration date basically.
After 3 years past the date...tomato soup still holds!