“Expiration dates” can be confusing and lead to throwing away perfectly good food. The best indicators of whether food is safe to eat or truly expired are your own senses of sight, touch, smell, & taste.
You may also explore the FoodKeeper website to search by category for the freshness and consumption of various products. It was developed by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, with Cornell University and the Food Marketing Institute. It is also available as a mobile application for Android and Apple. Learn more about the FoodKeeper App on their website.
Have additional questions about food product dating, expiration dates, and expired foods? Learn more on the USDA website or read our Food Safety Dates info sheet.
