Storing
Select a cool, dry place for storing canned meat and poultry. Protect meat from heat, from freezing, and from dampness.
Heat causes canned foods to lose quality. Do not store canned meats in direct sunlight, near hot pipes, or near heat.
Freezing does not cause canned meat to spoil, but it may damage the seal so that spoilage begins. In an unheated storage area, cover jars and cans with a clean, old blanket or wrap them in newspapers.
Dampness may corrode cans or metal jar lids and cause leakage.