How long can I keep an unopened can?
According to the USDA low acid canned tuna, if stored properly, will stay at best quality for up to five years.
Is there a date on your cans?
The code on the bottom of the can tells us the day it was cooked. For example, a code might look like this 786337BAO.
Here is the break down:
78 the FDA canning plant (Pelican Packers)
6 the year (2016)
337 the day(365 possible days 337 is Dec 2)
B the batch (Second)
A the specie of fish (Albacore)
O the flavor (Original)
