So exactly how long is canned food safe to eat? You can keep canned meat, poultry, and veggies up to five years. Keep tomatoes, pickles, and fruit for up to 1 and 1/2 years. But remember ...

Food safety is a major concern. It is estimated that there are 48 million cases of foodborne illness or food poisoning each year — affecting roughly 1 in 6 Americans. Food waste is also a major ...