Question about that old can of pumpkin puree I found in my mom's cupboard

I had to choose between tossing my mom's 2017 can of pumpkin puree or baking with it for Thanksgiving pie, and I went with the pie because she swore it was still good. Turned out fine actually, no weird taste or anything, just a little darker color than fresh stuff. Has anyone else risked a really old canned good and gotten away with it?

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david7013mo ago

Trust your nose more than the date on the can, that pumpkin was probably fine if the seal held.

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irishenderson3mo ago

Is your mom secretly a food scientist or just someone who believes canned goods are invincible? I found a 2016 can of cranberry sauce at my grandma's place and she dared me to open it. The lid actually hissed at me like an angry cat when I popped it. I made the sacrifice and tried a spoonful. Let's just say my Thanksgiving contribution was store bought rolls because my stomach was not about to risk round two. You got lucky with that one.

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