How Long Does Unopened Chicken Noodle Soup Last? (2024)

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How long is canned chicken noodle soup good after the expiration date? ›

Canned Vegetables, Meats, and Soups

Low acid canned goods like vegetables, canned meats, and soups should be eaten within 2-3 years past their expiration date.

Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling). Packaged foods (cereal, pasta, cookies) will be safe past the 'best by' date, although they may eventually become stale or develop an off flavor.

All of Campbell's canned food including soups and pasta sauces have a shelf life of at least two years.

Canned soup is generally safe to eat for a year or two after the expiration date, as long as the can is in good condition and has not been opened. However, the quality of the soup may deteriorate over time, so it may not taste as good as it did when it was first canned.

Some people have reported stomach aches from eating ramen after its expiration date, but most people say that the biggest impact is in the flavor of the noodles. While you may be able to eat packaged ramen several months after the expiration date without issue, we don't recommend it.

FAQs About Progresso Soup Shelf Life

A: Unopened Progresso soups have a considerable shelf life and can remain safe to consume for many years as long as they're stored in the right conditions. They can last for 20 years or more without going bad.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, canned contents are safe to eat as long as the can is in “good shape.” The Canned Food Alliance agrees, citing 100-year-old canned food that was recovered from sunken ships and tested microbiologically safe.

But things like milk, cheese, fresh vegetables, and fruit should not be eaten past their prime because they can harbor bacteria that can be dangerous to your body, This is caused by the natural breakdown of organic matter. You'll also be able to tell that these foods have gone bad based on their appearance and smell.

Canned meat, like tuna, beef, spam, anchovies, sardines, oysters, and chicken, are valuable protein sources with long shelf lives. They can be enjoyed straight out of the can or added to your meals for extra nutritional value.

Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup, 1960s

By appropriating the image of Campbell's Soup derived from his own visual experience of modern life, the artist revealed how an object can transcend the ordinary and become a work of art in the still-life genre.

How long is canned tuna good for after the expiration date? ›

“The shelf life of canned tuna can vary depending on a few factors, including packaging, processing methods, and storage conditions, but generally, canned tuna has a long shelf life and can remain safe to eat for an extended period, which can range from 2 to 5 years, or even more,” Best explains.

Sell-By Date: Refers to the last day a retailer can display a product for sale; typically a food is safe to eat for 10 days after the Sell-by Date if refrigerated properly. Use-By Date: Refers to the last day a product will maintain its optimum freshness, flavor, and texture.

Soups in cartons and packets: If you are using soup from a carton beyond the “use by” date, let your nose be your guide, Frost says, and check for cloudiness and odor. Once it is opened, store the soup in the refrigerator and use it within two weeks. Dehydrated and dried soups keep for a very long time.

A general rule of thumb is that soup can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, but you should always taste your dish before deciding to reheat. A clear, vegetable-based soup with some acidity, such as tomatoes, may last longer. Chicken soup usually lasts three to five days.

Boxed chicken broth is a popular and reliable pantry staple for good reason! An unopened box of chicken broth lasts up to one year past the printed date. If the unopened box of broth is stored properly — in a dry and cool place — and the marked sell-by date is within the year, your box is safe to use.

Unopened containers of evaporated milk generally last for 12 to 18 months past the date of manufacture when stored in a cool, dry pantry. The best-by date stamped on the can is a helpful indicator of peak quality but is not an absolute expiration date.