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What happens if the reason why food goes bad is due to bacteria in the air, then why can't canned and frozen food stay good indefinitely?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

One reason: is that the nutritional value of food will diminish over time.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 6/5/2017

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