Many of us have been trained to treat the “Best By” date on a food package as a strict expiration date, leading us to throw away perfectly good food. In reality, these dates are usually the manufacturer’s suggestion for when the product will be at its peak quality, not when it becomes unsafe to eat. Food safety experts confirm that many shelf-stable foods last for years, or even decades, beyond the date printed on the label. Understanding the true shelf life of these 10 foods can help you save a significant amount of money and dramatically reduce food waste.
