Lockdown has sent many New Zealanders diving into the back of the pantry to whip up a meal from what can be found.

 

 
 
Lockdown has sent many New Zealanders diving into the back of the pantry to whip up a meal from what can be found. 

Checkpoint has been swamped with queries about how long a can of peaches or beans will last, and if it is safe to eat something that does not have an expiration date on it.

Steve Thompson is the boss of Wattie's Food Safety and Quality. He revealed some secrets about the codes on the cans.