Are they good for leftover food which can be used at a later date
1182388
Yes. They are prefect for leftovers. That's really our main use for these items.
2057055
Since they are not refrigerated in stores I assume they are still okay not to be refrigerated after opened. I don't believe the package says to keep refrigerated.
701618
If you can keep them in a Tupperware type container they should last a few days or longer.With this being emergency food you may not be in much of a situation to care about freshness though and I'd think each pack would get consumed pretty quickly after it was opened.
529547
We used ours within a couple months of getting them and they were delicious. Came upon a couple we'd forgotten to eat months later and they were still good. But they're not marked with an expiration date that I can remember.
1098047
The "date best used by" has always been at least one year from the date I've purchased these. I am not sure about the "shelf life" because they ALWAYS get eaten within a few months - I buy them by the case. I store them in the cupboard in the kitchen, and they have never lost their crispiness, flavor or any quality.
1622874
Yes, but they have a long shelf life. I've had mine for about a year, and they won't expire until 2/2018.
453815
Technically, yes. But you may not want to if they have remains from the previous food. Also, the bags are getting shorter every time, because you need about 1 1/2 from the old seam to seal it again
2135849
You are fine. I left mine in the oven over night. I also have some that I kept in a plastic bag or easy treat giving. They are fine. :)
1715422
yes, i would assume so. however, if the can isn't dented or bulging and it doesn't release a gas sound when you open it (like coffee cans do), i'd be inclined to still use it. i eat foods that are often out of date. it is usually a "best by" date and doesn't necessarily mean it that it isn't good.
1854561
I would think so. I use Sure-Jell boxes after the expiration date, and they seem to work fine.
356730
I have kept them a couple of months and they were still good. Don't know if there is a problem with time. They wouldn't last as long if kept in a hot place. I keep them in a pantry that is pretty cool.
1569976
I have vacuumed packed them and put them in my bug-out bags. I have had them in now for two years and do not want to open them for at least another two years. They are great in soups and make a great vegetable beef soup.
1995133
I would wait. They would probably stay fresh, if they remained unopened but I would suggest ordering them around the end of August/beginning of September. I hope this helps :)
423052
I would not put unwrapped food in them for storage, it might take on the plastic smell. I do however transport wrapped food in them on camping trips.
676636
I would refrigerate them until you want to use them. I've had them all sitting out for about 4 months in the carrier and some have lost their flavor
1117689
I'd say awhile if you keep them sealed in a plastic bag. I had mine for about 2 weeks before our party-didn't open them and they were fresh and tasted good when we opened them.
1417851
No, I believe they all have to have some type of expiration date by law. Freeze dried food is your best bet,its good for about 25-30 years