What is the shelf life of an opened can?
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I would think you should try to use it within a month just like with formula.
1179976
Making one drink a day the can is gone within a week. So I haven't had the opportunity to see how long the powder stays good beyond a week or so. However, I usually make about three drinks at a time in a pitcher and store them in the fridge. Pour and shake and they are just fine. My two year old loves them!
1179977
I opened a can in December 2013 and now I'm not sure I should use the rest of it now in mid-March, even for myself. The powder looks fine but I wonder if it would make me sick. It is an expensive product and I don't want to throw it away.
490845
It usually has the production date and expiration date stamped on the bottom of the can. It is estimated to last for two years according to the dates I've seen.
1886275
Stores 3 - 5 years unopened #10 can (w/oxygen absorber) in cool, dry place. Once opened, average shelf life of 6 - 12 months
2218884
It has a long shelf life if unopened. After opening it's recommended to refrigerate and use in three days. My experience when ordering from Amazon is expiration dates almost a year out.
261543
10 year shelf life un opened. Once opened 1 year shelf life. It is like beans or pasta in Mylar and O2 eaters. Once opened it starts to degrade. I have 2 cans for SHTF.
2142697
I just checked. Nowhere on either the box or on the individual cans does it have any kind of a date. No "Use by" or other freshness dates. As long as it is unopened and sealed in the can, it is safe to assume it will last indefinitely (or at least many years) like any other canned goods. After you open it perhaps like paint it might dry out over a period of time but you can check it monthly if you have to.
425446
DEF has a shelf life that averages from 1-2 years when stored properly (40-80 degrees optimum) It can expire quicker if not stored properly & ultimately throw "poor DEF quality" codes on your DIC. The container should have a batch date on the box/container, you can base how fresh it is on how well you store it. For example: if you store it in your laundry room closet and temps in your home are typical: 2 years without it going bad. If you leave it outside: 4-8 months. If you store it in your garage depending on the temps that fluctuate: 12-16 months.
430943
yes.....any time I've ordered ANY food product from Amazon - the expiration date (really more of a USE BY DATE) is always about a year in the future....and in the event you have a product that is past the expiration date, it should still be fine as long as you use the entire can when you open it.
948171
After you open the container keep it in the fridge. If it is kept cold, clean and protected (sealed) it may last 6 to 8 months.Jose San Honorio
1882436
They recommend refrigerating an open jar. It only lasts 3 months in the fridge after it is opened.
956801
Years. Literally. Don't shelf them for decades but for the cost locally at less than $2 a can you shouldn't need to have to buy cases, unless you're looking to prep. I have used canisters over 3 years old with no problems.
1453419
Once opened it's good for a month. If unopened use by expiration date on bottom of can.
847155
As a general rule, the shelf life is 9-12 months. All depends on how the product was stored in your home (a cool dry place). Hope this helps to answer your question.
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I am not an expert, but everything I have read said that the shelf life if stored properly is between 3 to 5 years.
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I have not had it stored very long, but can only guess that as long as the container cap is tightly closed it should last for years as long as temperature conditions are stable and not too warm. It is however a petroleum product and the effectiveness in some petroleum products can deteriorate even if never opened over many years. I apologize for this non-answer, if you plan on keeping it without use for a long time you should consult someone with expert knowledge, I just like how it works and don't know about it's intricate chemical properties.
490848
It has a 24 month shelf life. The production and expiration dates are on the bottom of the can in day/month/year format
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From what I've read, the are good for about 2 years, but look at what the expiration printed on the cans you buy are (its depends on when they were canned). When I open the can, I put every thing I don't use then into small (serving size) zip lock bags, squeeze out the excess air, and put them in the freezer. These are really for an emergency, or a camping trip (most of the time when I open the can, it always gets used up pretty soon).Hope this helps.