Storing tins in a damp environment

[CharlesHarris]

I am currently using and rotating stock from my preps which was put away a few years prior to the Y2K rollover, so most is 20 years old. All are in #10 cans from Oregon Freeze Dry which were put up in the manufacturer's original waxed brown corrugated cardboard double-wall boxes, seams sealed with filament reinforced plastic tape and each layer of four cartons, each containing 12 #10 cans being shrink wrapped in plastic. There are four layers of 48 #10 cans or 192 cans stacked on each plastic pallet, raised 4 inches off the concrete floor, with moth balls being spread between each layer, the packing list for each layer taped on the side, then the whole business wrapped again in shrink wrap.

Food was stored in a cellar utility closet with circuit breaker panel, distribution box and control panels for house alarm system and backup generator.

On cartons I have opened to use so far, there has been NO RUST or visible deterioration at all. All food opened has been good enough to serve to guests for Sunday dinner.