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Pop Top Lid Frequently Asked Questions
Campbell is pleased to offer an Easy Open Pop Top lid on many of our products, so you can enjoy our soups and other foods without needing a can opener.
How do I read the code on the top or side of my Campbell product?
The date code displayed on our products is a best used by date. This means that in order to experience optimal color, flavor, aroma and texture the product should be consumed prior to the end of the month displayed on the product. For example, in order to experience optimal quality a product with a date code that reads JUN07 or JUN2007 should be consumed prior to the end of June of the year 2007.
What is the shelf life of my Campbell canned product?
The shelf life of unopened Campbell canned products varies from 1 to 2 years. In order to experience optimal color, flavor, aroma and texture the product should be consumed prior to the end of the month displayed on the product.
Can I eat Campbell's soup right out of the can?
It is perfectly safe to eat Campbell soups right out of the can. Our chefs have already prepared and cooked the soups for you. However, the full flavors of our soups usually will peak when heated. We suggest that you mix condensed soups with the recommended water or milk additions before heating.
Does Campbell have recipes for easy meals?
Yes! Our chefs are continually cooking up fun, fast meal ideas using Campbell products. Some of our most popular recipes are available right here online. Please visit our Campbell's Kitchen site at www.campbellskitchen.com for a wide variety of recipes. Also, we encourage you to register for the Meal-mail® email recipe program. This will provide you with weekly, and even daily, fun recipes directly to your email address!
What soup and juice products does Campbell make for people who are trying to reduce their salt intake?
Campbell is aware that many consumers are concerned over their sodium intake. Our chefs have an ongoing assignment to study acceptable amounts of salt in our products. We offer lower salt alternatives in our Healthy Request Soups, Campbell's Low Sodium Soups, Swanson Natural Goodness Chicken Broth, 100% A•C•E V8 Juice, Low Sodium V8 Juice, Campbell's Healthy Request Tomato Juice, and Campbell's Low Sodium Tomato Juice.
How do I know if my Campbell product contains MSG?
Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer. Campbell will clearly list MSG in the ingredient statement when it is added to any Campbell product.
How does Campbell Soup Company manage allergens?
The Campbell Soup Company provides its consumers with accurate and reliable ingredient statements upon which they can make their purchasing decisions. Our Quality, Manufacturing and Consumer Affairs teams have an on-going commitment to ensure that the ingredient statements are always clear and accurate.
Where should I go for more information about allergens?
Go to www.foodallergy.org for specific information about allergens and the latest allergy news.
Is there a "best" way to open the can?
Will a can opener work on the Pop Top lid?
Some can openers do work on the new Easy Open Pop Top, but most traditional manual or electric can openers will not work. The can openers that work on the new cans cut the side of the can rather than the top. Please see list below for can openers available that open the lids.
Why doesn't a traditional can opener work on the Pop Top lid?
Traditional can openers rest on the top rim of the can while the "cutting wheel" blade slices through the lid. Pop Top lids have a larger gap between the top rim and the lid than regular cans do. Unfortunately, the blades on traditional can openers are not long enough to reach that far.
Are any other utensils available to help me open these lids?
Campbell has worked with a kitchen utensil designer to develop a utensil to help consumers who might have trouble opening these cans. This utensil is sold in your local grocery store or Walmart and can be purchased online at www.campbellshop.com. It can be found on a hanging strip in the soup aisle or in the housewares aisle.
Pop N'Pull™ Tool
Is there a "best" way to use the Pop N' Pull ™ Tool?
- With one hand, hold can firmly on a flat surface. With other hand, position the Pop N' Pull™ tool onto widest end of tab.
- Push tab forward beyond rim of can to break seal.
- Gently push down on handle of the Pop N' Pull™ tool.
- To detach lid from can, slowly twist the Pop N' Pull™ tool and remove.
- To discard lid, gently shake lid from the Pop N' Pull™ tool into garbage.
Will the 26 oz. Family Size soup cans be getting an Easy Open Pop Top lid in the near future?
The 26 oz cans may get a Pop Top lid in the future. For now, we have started with our most popular sizes.
I'm having difficulty lifting the tab, pulling the tab back, breaking the lid free from the can, or opening the lid without splattering the product.
We're sorry you are having trouble opening these lids. The cans and Pop Tops we use have been carefully designed to balance our requirements for product integrity and ease of opening.