Canned Fruit and Vegetables

HC Deb 11 June 1952 vol 502 c26W

44. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware of the danger arising from the consumption of fruit and vegetables which have been canned for a long period; and if he will take steps to make it obligatory to indicate on all tinned and packed food the date on which the contents were packed and that on which it would become dangerous for human consumption and to make it an offence to offer it for sale after that date.

Dr. Hill

No. The prolonged storage of properly canned fruit and vegetables does not of itself create a health risk.