“Canned foods, such as beans ... Ph.D., author of the book 150 Food Science Questions Answered. This means an expired can of beans may not be at its best, but it may still be edible, he says.

Except on infant formula, the Department of Agriculture generally doesn't require dates on food products, including canned goods. (For more on expired cans, see Does canned food go bad?) ...

Canned foods in general may get a bad rap, but that's because there are some things to look out for before stocking your pantry with them. Stay away from dented or expired canned foods ...