What is the shelf life of Acme products?
As a general guideline, unopened canned fruit, vegetable and seafood products have a shelf-life of about 2 to 3 years from the date of production. Contact Consumer Support for shelf life information concerning a particular product.

What is the shelf life after the product has been opened?
Canned foods should retain their original quality for at least 2 to 3 days when refrigerated. Refrigerate in a glass or plastic container to retain product quality after opening, and never store in product's original container.

Is canned food as nutritious as fresh and frozen food?
A three-part study conducted by the University of Massachusetts found that recipes using canned ingredients are similar in nutritional and taste value to those made with fresh or frozen items.

Does damage to the outside of the can indicate damage to the food?
Dents along the side panel of the can (away from the seam) will typically not affect the contents of the can. Never purchase or consume a product when there are dents on the side seam or the end seams or if the can is leaking or the ends are bulged. Should you have any doubts about the safety of any food, you should not consume it and the product should be returned unopened to the place of purchase.

What is Trans Fat?
In 2006, the FDA required all nutritional labeling to include declaration of Trans fat. Trans fat is a specific type of fat formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats like shortening and hard margarine. For more information, click here.

What is USDA Organic?
The USDA symbol is intended to assure consumers that the organic foods they purchase are produced, processed, and certified to be consistent with national organic standards. For more information, click here.

Are Acme's containers recyclable?
Indeed, our glass containers and tin coated steel cans are easily and readily recycled. The metal in food cans is very high in quality.