How long will canned pumpkin last?

[texasgirl]

I thought I saw this on here not too long ago, but, I couldn't find it.
I have 2 cans from last year and was wondering if they would still be good? I'm assuming they will be.

 

[mudbug]

I think they will be fine, TeeGee. Remember when I made those pumpkin flans? Used canned pumpkin that had been in the cupboard for at least a year.

 

[texasgirl]

Thanks Mudbug! Maybe that's where I saw it.

 

[Constance]

I have some that are about FIVE years old...what do y'all think?

 

[DampCharcoal]

Constance, crack 'em open and take a whiff! Five years is most likely pushing it but that stuff does seem to last forever!

 

[Constance]

Will do. I always thought that about evaporated milk, too, but I found a can in my basement a while back that "clunked" when shaken.

 

[DampCharcoal]

Constance! I'm sorry, I've been in a joking mood. Toss the old cans of pumpkin. I don't want you or anyone else to get sick.

 

[purrfectlydevine]

If the cans are not bulging they should be safe.

 

[DampCharcoal]

Toss them.

 

[Constance]

Gee, I might be out almost $1.50!

You're right...I'l toss'em.