This image collage is actually from March 2023, prior to this blog. You can see the small can of pears is 5½ years out of code. They tasted fine. I formerly thought the splotchy appearance of the inside of the can was due to years of acidic action but the other day I opened a fresh can of pineapple and saw the same thing.
The usual warnings apply to all canned food: if it is bulging or smells bad, toss it out.