One of the most devastating situations for preppers is experiencing a SHTF event and needing that stockpile, only to learn that the food is no longer safe to eat or is past its expiration date. If you're a prepper, you've worked hard to ensure that your stockpile contains the right food in the right quantities. You've done your research. The downside is that if you don't properly monitor your stockpile and pay attention to the food's longevity, then you might end up in a dire situation when that unexpected crisis hits.

Most preppers lean on canned foods to stock their pantries. It makes sense since canned food is low maintenance, has a longer shelf life and is typically on the inexpensive side. Whether your stockpile contains mostly canned food or not, there are ways to tell when any type of food has gone bad. If you're trying to survive a crisis, the last thing you need is to get sick from spoiled food, right?

Continue on to know 3 ways to determine if food is still edible!

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