10 Year Old Canned Sardines? Are They Still Edible and Safe to Eat ?

Sardines are full of vital protein, vitamins and Omega 3 oils. Are they still edible a decade later? Lets see.

[@susanwheat9075]

I grew up eating anything my folks fed me. I was grateful for a full belly.Saltine with potty meat (called that).Critics have never been food insecure. Thanks Mr Tom you are real.😊❤

[@AlisonMeyer-ud1ix]

Forgot to tell you about horseradish. We have a horseradish plant in a neighboring town and they make many different kinds of horseradish (cranberry, apple and many more). The brand name is Silver Springs. One time when we were out for a ride in the country we went past one of their fields that had just been harvested and we found a chunk of horseradish root in the ditch so my late husband got out and got it. We brought it home and stuck it in the ground and grew horseradish for years. My husband would make our horseradish after that and we would can it. He had to wear goggles to peel it and grate it and he would still cry when doing it. But we enjoyed horseradish for many years.

[@karlaruter3221]

Very nice to hear. I have tried it and it's pretty good. The Roots of horseradish will take over your garden but what a gift 😊.

[@AlisonMeyer-ud1ix]

We actually planted the roots away from the garden in their own spot and we also controlled how many plants came up but pulling them when they were small.@@karlaruter3221

[@dfabbot3456]

Love sardines, my Grandpa ate sardines with saltines, any thing he ate I tried it because he was my favorite person. Miss him still and he has passed 63 years ago.

[@Myfavorites877]

Mr. Tom this sure brings back memories! My dad and I used to eat sardines together years ago. I was the only one of five girls that would eat them with him. He’s been gone almost 48 years. I miss him so much! I’m gonna have to buy some and see if I still like them. Of course they probably will never taste as good as they did when I ate them with my daddy.

[@SherrylJones-bz5wv]

I only ventured out for Sardines with my Dad on I believe, New Years day. Sardines in mustard. I eat more now that I'm older, I love them!! You're very brave Mr. Tom😅. Watching some oldies but goodies! God bless you, you're family, human & fur babies & all in your community Mr. Tom. Later!🙏💞🙏🙌. PS. Bravo for eating those sardines way past the buy date!!😊❤

[@user-ge8mb6jz9b]

That’s how I learned to love blue and Gorgonzola cheeses, was the only kid who would eat them. Lost my father twenty years ago but still love blue cheese. Our loss is great, do we ever get over losing Dad? Best wishes to you, thank you for bringing back some happy memories ❤❤

[@katespencer4038]

I am retired like you and have told friends / family i will take all their expired canned goods. It has been a big help

[@bethyoung4030]

That is great!! I also tell friends I’ll take their vegetable scraps and fruit scraps for my rabbits as well as meat leftovers for my barncats and chickens😁

[@carolavant3778]

Hi, Mr. Tom. I'm enjoying my morning coffee and glad I have one of your videos to watch while I sip. When you first showed us that 10+ year old can of sardines, I refrained from saying that if the can wasn't compromised and if it was stored properly, they should be fine to eat, but the taste would degrade just a tad. LOL, I wonder just how many people watching this would be wrinkling up their noses at the thought of eating them! We grew up in an era where we had to use some common sense about just about everything. We had parents and other family members that taught us many things - We listened a lot more, too. That may well be because we didn't have as much to distract us. I'm all for taking the warning labels off of things and letting natural selection take its course. Just sayin'!

[@srm8866]

As an avid prepper that has many decades-old canned goods in my preps, I can tell you with the utmost confidence that sardines and other canned goods will last many, many, many years beyond the 'best buy' date - if kept in appropriate conditions. The only canned goods that you need to worry about consuming is, of course, cans that are dented and/or that has penetrating rust on the can - or acidic foods such as tomatoes or the like. Other canned good foods may lose some taste quality after decades in storage, but they will still be safe to consume. Cheers,

[@denisebohar4338]

I love sardines Mr Tom especially in mustard sauce it's amazing how long canned food can last thank you for another informative and fun video with little Gracie have a great day and God bless

[@jessicapabon2105]

Love sardines! Going to try your method with the horseradish sauce and mustard...yum. My dad used to eat them with super finely thinly cut onions! Great video Mr Tom. Hope every day you get to feeling better!

[@baneverything5580]

I pay 45 bucks for 36 cans of sardines each month. I have giant Florida broadleaf mustard plants in my garden and a patch of turnip greens and I always go eat a few raw leaves afterward. My radishes haven`t done well except in pots. Not sure why. I just planted collards and watercress indoors and I`m about to plant my other hydro gardens and I`m waiting on a nice new one with a 2 gallon water tank. Plus I make them too with buckets and empty Folgers Instant containers and use 3 inch net cups in them filled with clay pebbles. Watercress is supposedly a superfood and I successfully have it growing from seeds. They were TINY like powder almost. The leaves are bigger than my thumbnail now. I have it under a 10w full spectrum light. Gonna grow jalapenos too and a Beit Alpha self pollinating cucumber. LOL! Gonna attempt it. It would be awesome to have fresh cucumbers growing in my camper.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Mini tomatoes will work like Micro Tom in pots. I do that in winter. Squash was a fail in a pot😂. Did get.a few flowers then it died. Not sure about cucumbers. Lettuce sure.

[@karlaruter3221]

Don't know what part of FL you are in but stay warm 😊. It's really chilly here in the keys.

[@bevyb.786]

Mr. Tom you remind me so much of my dad,😔God rest his soul. Your videos are always a delight 🤗

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Wow, thank you

[@leeb22000]

He reminds me of (Campervan Kevin). They talk identically. Good U-Tube channel as well.

[@karlaruter3221]

Very nice 👍.

[@rubybrowning5111]

Thank you for the education on expiration and condition of fish cans😅 you're a brave soul to try the 2012 !🎉

[@melissachase1918]

I think as long as the tins fine and the sardines arent in a tomato sauce they should still be good.

[@chickenmama4384]

I’m going to try sardines. I never have tried them. I’m not a huge fish lover but hard times call for hard measure. Thank you Mr. Tom ❤

[@karlaruter3221]

I guess it's just in our minds but I think I will try them out.

[@moniqueyap9193]

I like them best with hot sauce. Yum.

[@tracymuckenfuss9697]

When its convenient, and you already have the ingredients....I would love to see that potted meat appetizer Mr Tom. Take care.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Will do

[@gogogardener]

I recently fed our kitty crew an old can of sardines, and they honestly looked edible. Chuckle. Yeah... Kinda snubbed em since i dont eat much seafood. But, awhile ago I bought a few cans for diversity in our diet and they sat there in the pantry. Partly cuz I dont know how to serve them. I really appreciate seeing how you eat them. I learned alot.

[@Simple-R-Us]

I only in the past several years began eating Sardines we make them into Sardine Bites and they are amazing. First taste and I was like where have you been all my life. :) So Yummy.

[@sharonparker2262]

Thank you Mr. Tom. Other than my brother, I thought I was the only person to eat sardines. I enjoy them the same way, on crackers. Makes for a good lunch for one. I've never tried the herring filets, but since I eat sardines and anchovies, I'm sure I'd like them too. Oh my, horseradish sauce too. You're making me want to eat again tonight. Personally, I like chopped horseradish 😂. Have a blessed evening.

[@karlaruter3221]

They are supposed to be good for glockcoma from what the eye doctor recently told me.

[@philluphardagain4925]

I heard about a feller who got acute Glock-Coma, Dr couldn't stitch the 9mm hole n Eee's head. 😅 Tommy U are a Brave Soul.👍🏻 See U soon brother.

[@truthtriumphant4015]

Very Good Information Mr Tom....back in the old days ...can food did not have dates...and we made it to 70 : ).

[@michigan1291]

Plant horseradish in large pots so it does not take over. Puree it with sugar beets. The beet sugar complements the favor without destroying the heat, plus it is pretty. Ginger root planted in large pots produces a beautiful plant along with wonderfully spicy fresh ginger.

[@darlenegamble3409]

I agree Mr Tom. I have had some Kipper snacks that were not past their best buy date, but the top was springy and I could push in in a bit. It wasn't a lot but I didn't take any chance and tossed them because all my others were very solid. I have seen dented cans than were questionable and so now I run my hand around the can, cause you know they got paper labels on them, and I make sure there are no dents. Sometimes the dents are close to the top or bottom and I just won't buy them. It seems the cans are a lot thinner than they used to be and dent very easily. I know it's not me cause I'm a lot older and don't have the strength I used to. Thank you for this video, it was very helpful.

[@loriflarson4236]

Hi Mr Tom! Thank you for doing this video. I knew they would be good to eat. My son is still not convinced to try expired food. His loss.

[@JacquelinePresnell-kl3cl]

You, Mr. Tom, are such a blessing. A cool, calm voice in these troubling times. We love you!

[@drivesecure2476]

Hey Mr Tom yes with the cost of food use up everything you can and use common sense my Father loved spicy food too we always had Horseradish in the house he loved Beet Horseradish he put it on everything and I love it maybe more than he did Stay Safe Take care !!!

[@user-zl1bd5es7c]

I dumpster-dive at a few local grocery stores here, and I haven’t bought fruits or vegetables in forever…. Always so much of it that gets thrown away, it is truly sad! I am not a huge meat person, but I do find dairy products etc that are all perfectly fine… just wish they would put it out in a box or something rather than me having to crawl in the dumpster… 😂😂😂

[@karlaruter3221]

We have a dumpster we call Macy's here and sometimes we find v- 8 juice and a few things that I am greatfull for.

[@user-zl1bd5es7c]

@@karlaruter3221 hey, whatever it takes…. 😁😁😁 it is amazing that I maybe spend 100 a month on groceries, including my two large dogs!!! Hope they don’t start locking the dumpsters around here… I’d be in trouble!!!!!!😬

[@sandrataylor3723]

Back in the 70's whenever I had a bad sinus headache, I would go to a restaurant called El Chico's just to eat their spicy dipping sauce because it really opened up my sinuses and before I left that restaurant, my headache was gone. By the way, as I was watching your video, I too was eating my tin of Beech Cliff sardines in soybean oil. I didn't have any hot sauce, so I put what I had...ketchup. Mine was dated in the future year of 2028. Great minds think alike. Thanks for sharing. Thank Gracie also for helping you out and give her a little taste of some sardines. Take care my friend.

[@kathy-zd2ns]

Thank ya Mr. Tom for another informative video. Take care of yourself. Sendin you, the Kitty Krew, Heathcliff, Fluffy, and Gracie, love, and a big hug. ❤🤗

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Thanks, you too!

[@janpenland3686]

Thanks Mr. Tom. I've had sardines with mustard and either Tabasco or Texas Pete but as much as I like horshradish never tried adding it to the sardines. I'll have to try it the next time I open a can. Much Love ❤

[@sandrawells8590]

Hey, Mr. Tom & Gracie. My kittens will be 8 months old tomorrow. And they like sardines warmed up & diced into their dry food ! Always so good to see you. 💙

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Wonderful!

[@karlaruter3221]

Amen for your good news Mr. Tom!. I recently was gifted some canned chicken, rice, coffee and things and I was very happy. I grew horseradish up north and canned it, even gave some away to friends and family. With my eyes being the way they are I'm thinking about trying a can of those sardines. I just have to try to get my mind wrapped around it. My Papa in pa he loved them. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us all 😊.

[@gailjohnson6670]

I had a can of sardines in extra virgin olive oil before I knew of this video. I just ate them with a soup spoon right out of the can. I love horseradish and mustard. I'll to buy some. Haven't had any for awhile. I'll remember to hang onto my pants! Lol...Thanks for the laugh... I've eaten outdated food and lived to tell about it. If the can is leaking, bulging or sniffs bad. It won't be eaten. Thank you for the video of reality of life. Blessings to you.

[@tinyacres2827]

Hey, Mr. Tom! Mmm, I love grated horseradish in ketchup for dipping shrimp into. I make mine kinda pink, and whoo! But I don't think I could do horseradish AND mustard. That will strip your tastebuds raw. Now my dad loved sardines, plain on the cracker. He'd offer to share and I'd decline. But I shall have to try some after watching your taste-test. Now, about the mouth saying one thing and the brain saying something else. My parents used to tell me my mouth was disconnected from my brain. Even at my advanced age, on occasion, I'll hear my mouth say one thing while my brain's yelling, "No! Don't say that!" Lol! Always been spunky. Love ya, Mr. Tom!

[@tracyanderson9108]

Mr. Tom My Daddy used to eat his with a little onion, mustard and hot sauce on saltines. Thanks for showing us it is ok to try things out of our comfort zone. My generation was raised to have common sense and check things out just like you did here. So much is thrown out that would feed someone truly hungry.

[@joshuahuggins5050]

As long as the can isn't damaged and lost it's seal it should be safe. Got to look to see if there is bulging or leaking . Check to see if the seal hasn't been compromised. Sometime rust can compromise the seal. So if you see a old can check it out. Check to see if it still has a seal and it not puffed or leaking.

[@berylmadison2363]

Hey Mr Tom..I love horseradish ,but never had it on Kipper Snacks..I miss saltines since I have to eat wheat free, it is hard to fine saltines without wheat..Enjoyed your video..🙏✝️❤️

[@ooohhitskaren63]

I have cans of crab meat that may be 10 years old. Stored in a cool, dry and dark pantry. I should make some crab cakes the next couple of days and use some.

[@bigjacdaddy]

wow. I'm so impressed. I will add this to my kitchen knowledge. I have tried lots of beyond the date products and they were fine.....but you have tested something way beyond what I have tried. Thanks. the mrs. widow of bigjac

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevendaniel8126]

After watching your video on canned meat, I immediately went to my local Walmart and loaded up !!

[@AmandainChrist88]

Gracie is precious and the other kitties. I’m allergic but really miss my cat . I couldn’t breathe .. I’m praying for healing . I pray the Lord heals me because when my kids move out I’ll really want a furry friend.

[@kathieponder7708]

I am not sure I would have tried them but my uncle has 20 year old home canned food that tastes fine. I am more of a fan of glass jars

[@ashwadhwani]

Use your eyes nose and tongue to assess EVERY FOOD YOU EAT, nature knows best if you tune in

[@JupitersRealm]

Thank you, Mr. Tom!

[@PreppermintPatty]

Thank you Mr Tom. I appreciate the education and you ❤

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks MrTom I sure didn’t know that.please stay safe and God bless y’all! 😻😻😻🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️

[@rakamas]

Thank you Mr Tom ❤️✝️, unfortunately i can't eat fish or seafood without becoming horribly ill.. I would say im allergic but who knows how the medical community defines that now . I know food doesn't necessarily expire,kinda funny how people think about it.. always good to see you Mr Tom 👍

[@rebeccabeamer8048]

With a Best Buy date that far out of date, I would not risk it.

[@lauraIngleswilder74]

I haven't seen him open them yet but I have eaten canned fish 15 yrs past best buy date and didn't have any ill effects and they were delicious.

[@Cheryl-pr4we]

I love Sardines. ❤ Thank you for taste testing!

[@DeepSouthBama56]

My pleasure 😊

[@MichaelR58]

Good afternoon Mr.Tom , have a wonderful day ,YAH bless brother !

[@sheriboston706]

Mmmm!Good.That's the Way I learned to Eat Sardines& Kiopers With my Dad, when I was alittle girl.My Grandpa,Too! My Little Kuma,Loves the Sardines, even more than my Kitty Crew!🐕🐟🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛😊Thanks,For sharing Mr. Tom. Praying Allare well im your home & All are well in the Neighborhood!❤We are Suggerimg From The " Pinapple Express" Or whatever they choose to call it. No,Frets for me Mr.Tom. Lord Guided me to Move to the higher,Drier Ground!😊❤🕊️ Lord's Blessings,all❤

[@KnowCoast]

Love the videos Mr Tom.

[@lanakeeton8102]

No human was harmed during the testing of this product. LOL

[@gogogardener]

Baby formula is still good for months later if stored in a cool place. It might even be a year. I forget. I volunteer at a center helping young families. Sadly, if it expires we have to toss it. But. If you contact the manufacturer, they've said it's more of a sell by date.

[@annmedina7835]

Thanks for the information on how to tell if a can is good.

[@texasbk1333]

You are always so thoughtful & informative. I too love sardines & have very fond memories of my Father teaching me to enjoy them. Thank you Mr. Tom for another great video. ❤

[@albenac4182]

Thank Mr. Tom…..great review 👍

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

Canned baby formula does turn yucky in smell and flavor when past the best by date especially Alimentium.

[@lesliearbogast1]

Mr. Tom thank you for his video. Did you see the report of the millions of sardines that washed up on a beach of Japan?

[@kckman5810]

Made my day Mr. Tom, Thank You!

[@friend07050]

Sorry Mr. Tom can't try that one allergic to fish. Stay safe and blessed

[@gardengirl7258]

Thank you, Mr. Tom😃

[@DisabledandPrepping]

I do enjoy good sardines

[@twinkletoes8099]

Horseradish mixed into mashed potatoes is one of my favourites! I can't have fish or shellfish due to an alergic reaction to tuna, no idea why as I had eaten since childhood bt now I swell up and have breathing issues if I eat that so have to avoid all fish/shellfish just in case. Don't want to explode or anything now do I!

[@kimbrown6401]

As a kid my mom made us Kipper snap,lettuce,tomato,mustard sandwiches and we'd watch Mitch Miller. Lol

[@kmilgate1]

Thank you Mr Tom!

[@lukedawg357SIG]

Thank you for the video and information take care God Bless.

[@carnellburgess6349]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing

[@janetwethepeople9390]

Mustard is always a go to!

[@blackbear7131]

Hi my friend ☺ 😊Tom I have a prayer I say I wanted to share. Lord let my hands be your hands. Heal with them. Let my eyes be your eye's I want to see things people an situations the way you see them. Lord let my mouth be your mouth.i want to speak your truth. Let my feet be your feet. Take me were ever you want me to go. Let my being be your being. Let my heart beat as one with yours. Crucify my will and in it's place (Resurrect your own) I surrender. Take over.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

That is such a nice prayer, Thank You my friend. God Bless You.

[@blackbear7131]

@@DeepSouthBama56 God bless you too!

[@kathleenwilson9510]

Hi mister Tom that remind me of my father he ate the sardens for breakfast

[@lindaritter1343]

Brilliant video Mr Tom you are braver then me I would let my neighbours try them first 😉 ❤

[@bethyoung4030]

Haha!! Got me laughing 😂😂

[@lindaritter1343]

@@bethyoung4030 We all need a good laugh 😃

[@kandycebeeks7056]

Thank you Mr Tom! I had bought a few to add to my pantry and have been wondering

[@tanyagibbons133]

I believe they will still be good ,

[@slp53]

God bless you and kitty crew

[@charlene5461]

I LOVE sardines too!! Have since I was a youngin'! I can't eat them unless my husband is gone to the races for the weekend cause he don't eat anything out of the water and can't stand to smell 🐟 fish! 🤷 I ask him if he was born in America!?🤣 Have a blessed day!!

[@pamelamorgan7596]

Thank you for telling us how to tell if they are good or not!

[@donnadeandean2720]

I have sardines in my pantry and will try this. Too. Thank you

[@Dianatoo123]

Good job Mr. Tom! Thanks! 👍

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffriffel4364]

I think that they will be ok. More importantly I think you still think they are ok or you wouldn't still have them.

[@moniqueyap9193]

Well I know what I'm having for dinner. Seasons eatings Mr. Tom. Wishing you all the best.....Oh Mr. Tom! How about some wasabi and a dash of soy sauce!!! The mind boggles.

[@vernabryant2894]

This was interesting.

[@ClickinChicken]

my neighbor gave me a 6 pack of Season Brand skinless & boneless Sardines in Olive oil before he took off to Florida. Their just waiting to be ate in the Apocalypse. lol

[@dawnglosenger575]

I’m highly allergic to shellfish and I don’t care for any type of fish at all, just can’t eat it

[@kathleenwilson2199]

Hi mister tom .I can't eat saddens thay make me sick 😊I love watching you eat them , I like tuner fish 😊you take care mr tom stay safe my friend do you think that musted and that would work with other fish mister tom

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Oh yes it does, try it sometimes.

[@leeb22000]

Herring is no comparison to sardines.. I love fish, but can do without sardines. I always get the herring. On sale at my Walmart today for .98 cents a can.

[@leeb22000]

The horseradish mustard sounds awesome.

[@ruthjohnson6369]

Since you can't always tell safety by looking at something for a 69 cent can of sardines I don't know if it's worth trying to give it the taste test. Not worth it , in my opinion.

[@theresablanton233]

Sardines haven't been 69¢ for ten years, double that now

[@truth4004]

There's a KZbinr Steve that eats old MRE's and when he hears the hiss he knows it's good.

[@leisure057blank3]

I think your kitty wants to be the test subject.

[@StoptheChaos7]

Ive never been a big fish eater but when they can captain D's white fish fillets Im in. 😊

[@fusche2001]

Perfect for the doomsday prep Kit.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Hi Mr Tom 👋. Yep. As expected. I love horseradish & mustard...I like Dijon best. And yes, flavor bomb it is!!! Bottom of bottle/jar of horseradish will get QUITE a flavor bomb to clear the sinuses!!! I love that you cover your appliances on top of fridge in plastic bags as I do to keep them from getting dust greasy. Yep. My kids hate canned food, too. Poor Gracie NEEDS some sardines, NOW, PLEase! Lol😅 Tomorrow night starts Channukah. A time of rededication to YHWH. 8 DAYS TO BE THANKFUL FOR THE CREATOR and our lives in HIM. I WILL BE LIGHTING MINE. WILL YOU BE WATCHING THE NATIONAL LIGHTING? Or doing 1 yourself? Because of the miracle of the oil, it's a good week to be eating oily fish, fried donuts, latkes, fried cheese sticks, cheesecake, even tempura style fried veges. Having still not well enough yet in my recovery from annual fall "flu to bronchitis", I will probably be having just the applesauce no fried foods for a couple/few more days. Thank you, Mr Tom for a fun, short video. Maybe this winter once a week you could pull something from your backup pantry and do a similar quick taste test? I quite enjoyed this I do think next time you MIGHT want a glass of liquid cleanser to down and clean the palate in between! Cheese helps cut the horseradish but negates the sinus cleansing properties. At least for me. Woooeee I could taste it with you just by watching. Good night, Mr Tom

[@sharondeyoung7413]

Haha going NORTH ok ok, 😂💕

[@Lostmary1]

😊

[@tlrice72]

I would have tried them! Got to use common sense. 😊

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Totally!

[@jamiewheeler3771]

Sardines 🤮 But my cats love them 👍

[@The1952trouble]

I personally don't care for sardines but i do have them because if im hungry im gonna eat them. In these times we cant be choosey.

[@moalf5088]

Mr. Tom, I like ur videos. But, a question…and not to be disrespectful but what’s going on with your ceiling?

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Its old and needs repainted, LOL.

[@moalf5088]

Okay, that’s fine. Was just wondering. I think your home is adorable. Would love one just like it.

[@moalf5088]

“Hold on to your pants”. Hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nancywolf3786]

we used to eat a dip of tuna and cream cheese on crackers (processed til tuna is very fine). i wonder how sardines would be in the dip? maybe throw in some horseradish and mustard and onions!

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

The old can had a soiled wrapper. What caused that?

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Wasn't soiled, it had stuck to the can from being stacked up with other cans for years.

[@paular9390]

I think I will have to get some sardines and try them looks good

[@cleopeifer9912]

I think they are probably just fine.

[@thomasknox2325]

I don't go by the best buy date I eat lots of canned goods that are anywhere from 6 months to 5 years past the Best by date