STORAGE

1. Store unopened cans off the floor in a clean, dry place.
2. Maintain constant temperature to enhance shelf life. Do not freeze.
3. Place opened canned pears in a covered, nonmetallic container and refrigerate. Use within 2-4 days.

SUGGESTED MAXIMUM DRY STORAGE PERIODS

Temperature Best if Used By:

* 40 degrees F 36 months
* 70 degrees F 18 months
* 90 degrees F 9 months

The "Best If Used By" date is intended to tell you how long the product will retain best flavor or quality. It is not a safety date.

* Why the Bartlett Pear?
* Growing and Processing
* Grades
* Sizes
* Storage