Just found a ten-year-old can of lima beans

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the question of whether it is safe to eat a ten-year-old can of lima beans. Participants explore various perspectives on food safety, the value of canned goods, and personal anecdotes related to old food items. The conversation includes humor, practical advice, and reflections on food preservation.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express doubt about the safety of eating the lima beans, suggesting they could cause illness.
  • Others argue that the cost of the beans does not justify the risk to health, recommending disposal instead.
  • A few participants humorously suggest alternative uses for the beans, such as decoration or as part of a joke.
  • There are differing opinions on the taste and quality of lima beans, with some participants sharing negative experiences.
  • Some participants mention the idea of storing the beans for another ten years instead of eating them.
  • One participant references historical examples of canned goods remaining edible after many years, while others caution against eating old canned foods.
  • Several anecdotes about other old food items are shared, highlighting personal experiences with food preservation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether to eat the lima beans, with multiple competing views on food safety and the appropriateness of consuming old canned goods. The discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

There are various assumptions about food safety, the integrity of the can, and personal preferences regarding lima beans. The discussion reflects a range of experiences with food storage and preservation.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in food safety, preservation practices, or humorous takes on culinary dilemmas may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
I hate lima beans.
 
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  • #32
Integral said:
While cleaning out my father-in-laws garage we found a 6 pack of Coors with a note "From about 1970" Needless to say grandpa was not much of a beer drinker!


Need some beer for that capers and lima bean dinner?
An old friend of mine was a drinker - he taught me how to make killer home-brew. He was also a collector, and I'd like to know what happened to that unopened case of Billy Beer in his bar after he died. It might still be kicking around somewhere.
 
  • #33
physics girl phd said:
Now that you come to think of it... having food in my house older than our little E seems wrong... well, other than staples --- things like flour and seasonings don't seem to count (although at one point I had seasonings older than I was when my mother gave me her "spice rack" for college... the one that she got when she married dad, and some of the spices seemed untouched).

I think I can contribute some more than 10 year old spices. Even when I move, those don't get cleared out, because I just grab handfuls from the spice cabinet and toss them into boxes without looking. I KNOW there must be some old spices buried in the cupboard that shouldn't be used anymore (probably not harmful, just flavorless by now). Yes, I think some are from the spice rack my mom gave me when I moved into my first apartment, and they were probably already old then, because I don't think she bought it for me, just gave me something someone gave her as a gift and was just collecting dust. Some of those are spices I just don't use, but never threw out. And then there are those spices you buy for one recipe that you make once a year on special occasions, and even after 10 years, you still have half a bottle left, plus another new bottle because you had to buy them again when you couldn't find the old one buried SOMEWHERE in the pantry.
 

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