About Canned Food (Continued)

• Processing removes as much as 99% of the pesticide residues sometimes found in fresh produce.

• Canned tuna does not carry the risk of histamine poisoning that fresh tuna does.

• Nutrition is sealed in because produce is harvested at its peak, quickly washed, heat- sterilized and sealed, retaining its original potency.

• The nutritional value is known.

• Cans keep virtually forever.

• Food is available year round, in season or not.

• With more than 2,500 canned products available, there is great variety.

• More than 90% of canned items are packed in recyclable material.

• Not all canned food is high in sodium -- tomato puree has only 15mg per serving. Check labels!