A “sell by” date indicates how long a store should offer eggs for sale — no more than 30 days after packing — but not necessarily that the eggs have gone bad (1). An expiration date, on the other hand, marks the date after which the eggs are considered less than fresh. How long after…→Continue reading←
Does amoxicillin expire? Yes. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, and all antibiotics expire. CAN expired amoxicillin hurt you? Expired antibiotics typically lose some of their potency, which means it is unlikely they will be able to completely kill the bacteria that is causing your infection. If you are tempted to use leftover or expired antibiotics for…→Continue reading←
While there are no set recommendations, most research suggests that as long as it’s been stored properly, unopened milk generally stays good for 5–7 days past its listed date, while opened milk lasts at least 2–3 days past this date (3, 8 , 9). Can you drink milk on its use by date? To put…→Continue reading←
“Sunscreen absolutely expires and should never be used past its expiration date,” Shari Marchbein, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, tells Allure. “Like food, sunscreen can go bad and the ingredients can spoil, leading to a watery consistency,” she explains. What happens if you use expired sunscreen? Expired sunscreen won’t harm your skin, but…→Continue reading←
According to Eat By Date, a site that outlines the actual shelf life of our favorite foods, as long as it’s within one to two weeks of the expiration date, yogurt is still safe to consume. (Think about it: Yogurt is essentially spoiled milk in the first place, an extra week or two is not…→Continue reading←
Expiration date is before it’s opened. Once it’s opened we recommend consuming within 90 days. 3 of 4 found this helpful. Can you use cough syrup after expiration date? Once the expiration date has passed there is no guarantee that the medicine will be safe and effective. If your medicine has expired, do not use…→Continue reading←
With proper storage, eggs typically stay fresh 3–5 weeks past the pack date — the date they were gathered, cleaned, and stored in refrigeration. After 5 weeks, your eggs might start to decline in freshness. They could lose flavor and color, and the texture might even be somewhat altered. How long after expiration date can…→Continue reading←
A “Use-By” date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. It is not a safety date except for when used on infant formula as described below. A “Freeze-By” date indicates when a product should be frozen to maintain peak quality. It is not a purchase or safety…→Continue reading←
According to Philadelphia Cream Cheese, under normal refrigerator conditions of 40° at all times, an unopened package of cream cheese is good 1 month past the “Best When Purchased By” date on the carton. Once opened, cream cheese should be used within 10 days. How long is cream cheese good after expiration date? On average,…→Continue reading←
For sell-by dates that go past at home, you can continue to store the food for a short amount of time depending on what it is. Some common products are: ground meat and poultry (1-2 days past the date), beef (3-5 days past the date), eggs (3-5 weeks past the date). If you’re concerned about…→Continue reading←
