Commercially canned tuna may be safely stored for several years as long as the cans are not bulged, leaking, or otherwise damaged and the seams are intact. (If these conditions are present, the product should of course, not be consumed.) Palatability, however, may be affected over prolonged time periods, especially under adverse storage conditions.

Canned tuna is an excellent source of high quality protein, vitamins and minerals and is low in saturated fat. The nutrients in fish, specifically fatty acids and fish oil, may play a beneficial role in the prevention of coronary heart disease and may help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.

Clover Leaf Tuna packed in vegetable broth contains a small amount of flavouring broth made from the following list of vegetables: Carrots; Peas; Green & Red Bell Peppers; Onions; Parsley; Celery; Garlic.

Canned foods are best when eaten within a year of purchasing. Commercially canned food can be safely stored for several years as long as the can is not bulging, leaking or damaged. With prolonged storage, canned foods begin to become less palatable. After opening, any uneaten product should be removed from the can, sealed in a container and immediately refrigerated. The product should be used within 2-3 days. back to top

Commercially canned (tuna, salmon, sardines, clams, oysters, crabmeat, shrimp, scallops, jack, mackerel) or pouched (tuna, salmon) products may be safely stored for several years as long as the cans or pouches are not bulged, leaking or otherwise damaged and the seams are intact (If these conditions are present, the product should of course, not be consumed).

Many types of seafood contain a minute amount of mercury called "methyl Mercury", including tuna. The mercury levels depend on the size and age of the fish. Generally, the larger older fish are more likely to have higher contaminant levels. Canned white meat or albacore tuna also comes from larger fish. Albacore may have somewhat higher mercury levels than light or chunked tuna which comes from smaller skipjack and yellowfin tuna.

Canned tuna is one of the most shelf-stable food products available, and can be safely stored in a pantry for several years. The shelf-life of canned tuna is generally "advertised" as three (3) years. However, if properly stored in a dry pantry, the actual shelf-life of canned tuna can be as long as 10 years, provided that the integrity of the can has not been compromised due to damage or corrosion. Canned tuna can be refrigerated for up to three (3) days after opening without spoiling.

Canned tuna is an excellent source of high quality protein, vitamins and minerals and is low in saturated fat. For Nutrition Information, go to your favourite Paramount item under the "Products" section and click on Nutrition and Size Information.

For a brief history on consumer awareness and sustainable seafood in the UK visit the Background page accessed via the Information tab. In the UK The Environmental Justice Foundation produces a Consumer Guide to Prawns. See www.ejfoundation.org One of the first organisations to produce information on sustainable seafood was the US based Audubon Society which published, “What is a fish lover to eat?” in the late 1990s. They have their own seafood guide online at http://seafood.

Properly canned food stored in a cool, dry place will retain optimum eating quality for at least 1 year. Canned food stored in a warm place near hot pipes, a range, a furnace, or in indirect sunlight may lose some of its eating quality in a few weeks or months, depending on the temperature. Dampness may corrode cans or metal lids and cause leakage so the food will spoil.

Canned food has a shelf life of at least two years from the date of processing. Canned food retains its safety and nutritional value well beyond two years, but it may have some variation in quality, such as a change of color and texture. Canning is a high-heat process that renders the food commercially sterile. Food safety is not an issue in products kept on the shelf or in the pantry for long periods of time.

Unopened StarKist® canned tuna has a recommended shelf-life of up to four years, provided the product has been stored under normal conditions and the can is not dented or damaged. of January 2004 we have begun printing a "Best By" Date on cans of StarKist® Tuna. However, for cans without a "Best By" Date, you can use the manufacturing code information to tell whether the can is still within the recommended shelf-life.