'expiration' or 'best by' dates on foods - an article

[Gina]

Here is an interesting read if you strictly adher to tossing foods when they reach the 'expiration' or 'use by' dates. They are not what you might think.


http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/expiration_dates.html

Nothing Simple about Food Dating, Expiration Dates or 'Use-By' Dates
Most product dates relate to quality rather than safety
08/31/2009 | David Wood | ConsumerAffairs.com

[Hattie]

Great article Gina. Thanks for sharing. I try to rotate my pantry, freezer and fridge stock. When I come across things that have expired I do usually use them (unless they look or smell suspicious). I also use the "dog test". My dog won't eat anything that has gone bad - something son discovered when he tried to feed her some of his hotdog from the convenience store. She refused; he ate it - he got sick. *S* If I am really not sure, I try to feed a bit to the dog and if she won't eat it, either will we. :~)