Expiration dates for food and "Sell by Dates" information

Interesting timing. My sister emailed last night asking my opinion about using an out-of-date chip dip that she had. The date was November, but it smelled fine. I advised that "The nose knows" and told her I'd go for it. Haven't heard from her since . . . guess I'd better check to see if she survived it!

Thanks for the link. I knew some of that already, but of course not all of it. Helpful information to have at hand.

Thank you for the info. very interesting. I knew most things you had time after that date.

Hey, thanks for sharing this site with the rest of us. I read it all and I learned some new things I didn't know. Like hard cheese is good for 3-6 months after expiration date. Then why not put the true expiration date on it? Because this way the manufactures sell more and make more money. I usually can use my milk for a day or two after expiration date. But sometimes it is no good even before the date and that makes me angry. Or nothing like coming home with a big four litre jug and open it and it is already bad. I have at times taken it back but most times I just end up pouring it down the sink. Alrighty then, talk to you later my friend, Have a good mylotting day, Chris

Thank You for that info. I tend to sometimes use items past the expiration date but if something is too far out of date I dont take a chance. You especially dont want to do that with mayonaise or things that could possibly cause salmonella. This could be potentially dangerous. Thanks again for the information.