Tempting Foods People Should Avoid After They Expire In WA

Trust Me, It's Never a Good Idea to Consume ANYTHING After It's Expired.

I once got into an altercation with a co-worker about whether it was ok or NOT to eat yogurt past the expiration date.

He insisted the yogurt would be perfectly fine to eat up to a week past the posted expiration date. I said, "No-way!" He ate it.

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Do You Consume Foods Past Their Expiration Dates?

My husband, Jeff, throws out anything past the expiration date. I get it. No one wants to drink spoiled milk, or consume moldy cheese.

It's funny. I remember when we moved my mother into assisted living. We found cans of vegetables that were SEVERAL-years old. They were waaaaaay past their expiration dates. My mom said, "They're in a can. So, they're still good." Nope. We tossed everything. There was a can of green beans 13-years old. That was the record.

I Check the Fridge Monthly for Older Bottles of Salad Dressing and Pour Out Old Milk.

But what about dry goods? How long are boxed meals good?  Now, I am wondering about oatmeal. What about pasta or rice?

How Long is Food Good After the Expiration Date?

After Googling the subject, a product is generally safe to eat for 10 days after the Sell-by-Date, if it's properly refrigerated.

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