Red River Valley citizen. Reynolds, Grand Forks County, N.Dak. : Berger & Berthold. Vol. 18, no. 18 (Oct. 7, 1926)-v. 25, no. 52 (Dec. 26, 1932). Published Weekly in English language. Other information: Place of publication varies: Reynolds, N.D.; Grand Forks, N.D., Oct. 27, 1927-1932.
Storage cabinets should be cool and dry. The best temperature for storing canned foods is between 50 Â°F and 70 Â°F. Avoid storing canned foods in a warm place near hot pipes, a range or furnace, or in direct sunlight. Storage time decreases significantly when temperatures are above 75 Â°F.
Most sources say that home-canned foods will store safely for at least one year. With other food items, the level of acid in the food is the critical element for determining how long it may store. Low-acid foods last longer on your shelves than foods with higher amounts of acid. Some sources say all commercially canned food should last at least two years. Surprising to some, canned meats can last the longest. Most sources say they will keep for 2 to 5 years. Some sources say they will last even longer. I found a shocking story about a can of meat that was 118 years old.