Jump to content
IndiaDivine.org

Expiration Dates - Good to KNOW....

Rate this topic


Guest guest

Recommended Posts

Guest guest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find out when common food, drinks, & household items expire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Refrigerated

Frozen

 

Eggs

4 to 5 weeks

-

 

Fish

1 to 2 days

4 to 6 months

 

Ground Meat

1 to 2 days

3 to 4 months

 

Poultry

1 to 2 days

12 months

 

Steak

3 to 5 days

6 to 8 months

 

Canned Tuna

1 year

 

 

Canned Tuna (opened)

3 to 4 days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Refrigerated

 

Cheddar

3 to 6 months

 

Cottage Cheese

2 weeks

 

Grated Parmesan

12 months

 

Swiss Cheese

3 to 6 months

 

Processed American

8 months

 

Chocolate Bar

1 year

 

Marshmallows (opened)

40 weeks

 

Marshmallows (unopened)

3 months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Shelf Life

 

Crackers

3 to 6 months

 

Plain Bread

2 weeks

 

Oatmeal

12 months

 

Instant Cereal

2 to 3 months

 

Pasta

24 months

 

White Rice

24 months

 

Brown Rice

6 months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Shelf Life

 

Bananas

3 to 6 days

 

Apples

6 months

 

Onions

2 weeks

 

Potatoes

4 weeks

 

Maraschino Cherries

3 to 4 years

 

Green Olives (jarred & unopened)

3 years

 

Green Olives (jarred & opened)

3 months

 

Pickles (unopened)

18 months

 

Pickles (opened)

n/a (do not eat if slippery or soft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Refrigerated

 

Yellow Mustard

6 to 8 months

 

Ketchup

24 months

 

Mayonnaise

3 to 4 months

 

Jams & Jellies

18 months

 

Salad Dressings

3 months

 

Brown Sugar

4 months

 

Honey

never expires

 

Maple Syrup

1 year

 

Olive Oil

2 years from manufacture date

 

Steak Sauce

33 months (color affected but still safe to eat)

 

Tabasco Sauce

5 years

 

Soy Sauce (Bottled)

2 years

 

Soy Sauce (opened)

3 months (taste changes but still safe to eat)

 

Vinegar

42 months

 

Worcestershire Sauce

2 years (5 to 10 years if unopened)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Ground Coffee (unopened)

2 years

 

Ground Coffee (opened)

1 month, refrigerated

 

Gourmet Coffee beans

3 weeks

 

Gourmet Coffee ground

1 week if sealed

 

Instant Coffee (unopened)

2 years

 

Instant Coffee (opened)

1 month

 

Unopened Soda (plastic bottle)

3 months (from 'best by' date)

 

Opened Soda (plastic bottle)

doesn't spoil (but taste is affected)

 

Unopened Juice Bottle

8 months from production date

 

Opened Juice Bottle

7 to 10 days

 

Wine (unopened)

3 years from vintage date

 

Wine (opened)

1 week refrigerated and corked

 

Fine Wine

20 to 100 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Bar Soap

18 to 36 months

 

Bath Gel (Body Wash)

3 years

 

Bath Oil

1 year

 

Body Bleaches (unopened)

2 years

 

Body Bleaches (used)

6 months

 

Body Lotion

3 years

 

Eye Cream (unopened)

3 years

 

Eye Cream (opened)

1 year

 

Face Lotion

3 years

 

Face Lotion with SPF

check the expiration date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Aerosol Air Freshener

2 years

 

Antifreeze (premixed)

1 to 5 years

 

Antifreeze (concentrate)

never expires

 

Alkaline Batteries

7 years

 

Lithium Batteries

10 years

 

Bleach

3 to 6 months

 

Dish Detergent (liquid or powder)

1 year

 

Fire Extinguisher

12 years

 

Fire Extinguisher (rechargeable)

service/replace every 6 years

 

Metal Polish

3 years

 

Miracle Gro

3 to 8 years

 

Miracle Gro (water-soluble)

never expires

 

Motor Oil

2 to 5 years

 

Motor Oil (opened)

3 months

 

Mr. Clean

2 years

 

Paint (unopened)

about 10 years

 

Paint (opened)

2 to 5 years

 

Spray Paint

2 to 3 years

 

Windex

2 years

 

Wood Polish

2 years

 

Foundation (water-based)

3 years

 

Foundation (oil-based)

2 years

 

Hair Gel

2 to 3 years

 

Hair Spray

2 to 3 years

 

Lip Balm (unopened)

5 years

 

Lip Balm (opened)

1 to 5 years

 

Lipstick

2 years

 

Mascara (unopened)

2 years

 

Mascara (opened)

3 to 4 months

 

Mouthwash

3 years from manufacture date

 

Nail Polish

1 year

 

Nail Polish Remover

never expires

 

Perfume

1 to 2 years

 

Rubbing Alcohol

about 3 years

 

Shampoo

2 to 3 years

 

Shaving Cream

2 years

 

Tooth Whitening Strips

13 months

 

Moist Wipes (unopened)

2 years

 

Moist Wipes (opened)

until completely dry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Frozen Dinners

12 to 18 months

 

Ground Coffee (opened)

1 month, refrigerated

 

Gourmet Coffee beans

3 weeks

 

Gourmet Coffee ground

1 week if sealed

 

Instant Coffee (unopened)

2 years

 

Instant Coffee (opened)

1 month

 

Frozen Vegetables (unopened)

18 to 24 months

 

Frozen Vegetables (opened)

1 month

 

Peanuts (unopened)

1 to 2 years

 

Peanuts (opened)

1 to 2 weeks

 

Peanut Butter (natural)

2 years

 

Peanut Butter (processed)

6 months (refrigerate after 3 mo.)

 

Protein Bars

10 to 12 months

 

Tea Bags

2 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-- " O Shirdi Sai Nath, Give me the guidance to know when to hold on and when to let go and the Grace to make right decision with dignity " " The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams "

Om Sai Ram~ anil - chandrot ~

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest guest

THANKS A LOT----------------

 

 

 

Anil <anilchandrotSai Baba Dwarkamai <nimmihira; Sent: Friday, August 7, 2009 12:16:06 AM Expiration Dates - Good to KNOW....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find out when common food, drinks, & household items expire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Refrigerated

Frozen

 

Eggs

4 to 5 weeks

-

 

Fish

1 to 2 days

4 to 6 months

 

Ground Meat

1 to 2 days

3 to 4 months

 

Poultry

1 to 2 days

12 months

 

Steak

3 to 5 days

6 to 8 months

 

Canned Tuna

1 year

 

 

Canned Tuna (opened)

3 to 4 days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Refrigerated

 

Cheddar

3 to 6 months

 

Cottage Cheese

2 weeks

 

Grated Parmesan

12 months

 

Swiss Cheese

3 to 6 months

 

Processed American

8 months

 

Chocolate Bar

1 year

 

Marshmallows (opened)

40 weeks

 

Marshmallows (unopened)

3 months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Shelf Life

 

Crackers

3 to 6 months

 

Plain Bread

2 weeks

 

Oatmeal

12 months

 

Instant Cereal

2 to 3 months

 

Pasta

24 months

 

White Rice

24 months

 

Brown Rice

6 months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Shelf Life

 

Bananas

3 to 6 days

 

Apples

6 months

 

Onions

2 weeks

 

Potatoes

4 weeks

 

Maraschino Cherries

3 to 4 years

 

Green Olives (jarred & unopened)

3 years

 

Green Olives (jarred & opened)

3 months

 

Pickles (unopened)

18 months

 

Pickles (opened)

n/a (do not eat if slippery or soft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Refrigerated

 

Yellow Mustard

6 to 8 months

 

Ketchup

24 months

 

Mayonnaise

3 to 4 months

 

Jams & Jellies

18 months

 

Salad Dressings

3 months

 

Brown Sugar

4 months

 

Honey

never expires

 

Maple Syrup

1 year

 

Olive Oil

2 years from manufacture date

 

Steak Sauce

33 months (color affected but still safe to eat)

 

Tabasco Sauce

5 years

 

Soy Sauce (Bottled)

2 years

 

Soy Sauce (opened)

3 months (taste changes but still safe to eat)

 

Vinegar

42 months

 

Worcestershire Sauce

2 years (5 to 10 years if unopened)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Ground Coffee (unopened)

2 years

 

Ground Coffee (opened)

1 month, refrigerated

 

Gourmet Coffee beans

3 weeks

 

Gourmet Coffee ground

1 week if sealed

 

Instant Coffee (unopened)

2 years

 

Instant Coffee (opened)

1 month

 

Unopened Soda (plastic bottle)

3 months (from 'best by' date)

 

Opened Soda (plastic bottle)

doesn't spoil (but taste is affected)

 

Unopened Juice Bottle

8 months from production date

 

Opened Juice Bottle

7 to 10 days

 

Wine (unopened)

3 years from vintage date

 

Wine (opened)

1 week refrigerated and corked

 

Fine Wine

20 to 100 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Bar Soap

18 to 36 months

 

Bath Gel (Body Wash)

3 years

 

Bath Oil

1 year

 

Body Bleaches (unopened)

2 years

 

Body Bleaches (used)

6 months

 

Body Lotion

3 years

 

Eye Cream (unopened)

3 years

 

Eye Cream (opened)

1 year

 

Face Lotion

3 years

 

Face Lotion with SPF

check the expiration date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Aerosol Air Freshener

2 years

 

Antifreeze (premixed)

1 to 5 years

 

Antifreeze (concentrate)

never expires

 

Alkaline Batteries

7 years

 

Lithium Batteries

10 years

 

Bleach

3 to 6 months

 

Dish Detergent (liquid or powder)

1 year

 

Fire Extinguisher

12 years

 

Fire Extinguisher (rechargeable)

service/replace every 6 years

 

Metal Polish

3 years

 

Miracle Gro

3 to 8 years

 

Miracle Gro (water-soluble)

never expires

 

Motor Oil

2 to 5 years

 

Motor Oil (opened)

3 months

 

Mr. Clean

2 years

 

Paint (unopened)

about 10 years

 

Paint (opened)

2 to 5 years

 

Spray Paint

2 to 3 years

 

Windex

2 years

 

Wood Polish

2 years

 

Foundation (water-based)

3 years

 

Foundation (oil-based)

2 years

 

Hair Gel

2 to 3 years

 

Hair Spray

2 to 3 years

 

Lip Balm (unopened)

5 years

 

Lip Balm (opened)

1 to 5 years

 

Lipstick

2 years

 

Mascara (unopened)

2 years

 

Mascara (opened)

3 to 4 months

 

Mouthwash

3 years from manufacture date

 

Nail Polish

1 year

 

Nail Polish Remover

never expires

 

Perfume

1 to 2 years

 

Rubbing Alcohol

about 3 years

 

Shampoo

2 to 3 years

 

Shaving Cream

2 years

 

Tooth Whitening Strips

13 months

 

Moist Wipes (unopened)

2 years

 

Moist Wipes (opened)

until completely dry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Frozen Dinners

12 to 18 months

 

Ground Coffee (opened)

1 month, refrigerated

 

Gourmet Coffee beans

3 weeks

 

Gourmet Coffee ground

1 week if sealed

 

Instant Coffee (unopened)

2 years

 

Instant Coffee (opened)

1 month

 

Frozen Vegetables (unopened)

18 to 24 months

 

Frozen Vegetables (opened)

1 month

 

Peanuts (unopened)

1 to 2 years

 

Peanuts (opened)

1 to 2 weeks

 

Peanut Butter (natural)

2 years

 

Peanut Butter (processed)

6 months (refrigerate after 3 mo.)

 

Protein Bars

10 to 12 months

 

Tea Bags

2 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-- "O Shirdi Sai Nath, Give me the guidance to know when to hold on and when to let go and the Grace to make right decision with dignity""The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams" Om Sai Ram~ anil - chandrot (AT) gmail (DOT) com ~

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest guest

you are most welcome

May Baba's Blessings be with all of us

warm regards

anil

On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 11:47 AM, jyoti singh <jyotisingh_25april wrote:

 

 

 

THANKS A LOT----------------

 

 

 

Anil <anilchandrotSai Baba Dwarkamai <nimmihira;

Friday, August 7, 2009 12:16:06 AM Expiration Dates - Good to KNOW....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find out when common food, drinks, & household items expire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Refrigerated

Frozen

 

Eggs

4 to 5 weeks

-

 

Fish

1 to 2 days

4 to 6 months

 

Ground Meat

1 to 2 days

3 to 4 months

 

Poultry

1 to 2 days

12 months

 

Steak

3 to 5 days

6 to 8 months

 

Canned Tuna

1 year

 

 

Canned Tuna (opened)

3 to 4 days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Refrigerated

 

Cheddar

3 to 6 months

 

Cottage Cheese

2 weeks

 

Grated Parmesan

12 months

 

Swiss Cheese

3 to 6 months

 

Processed American

8 months

 

Chocolate Bar

1 year

 

Marshmallows (opened)

40 weeks

 

Marshmallows (unopened)

3 months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Shelf Life

 

Crackers

3 to 6 months

 

Plain Bread

2 weeks

 

Oatmeal

12 months

 

Instant Cereal

2 to 3 months

 

Pasta

24 months

 

White Rice

24 months

 

Brown Rice

6 months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Shelf Life

 

Bananas

3 to 6 days

 

Apples

6 months

 

Onions

2 weeks

 

Potatoes

4 weeks

 

Maraschino Cherries

3 to 4 years

 

Green Olives (jarred & unopened)

3 years

 

Green Olives (jarred & opened)

3 months

 

Pickles (unopened)

18 months

 

Pickles (opened)

n/a (do not eat if slippery or soft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Refrigerated

 

Yellow Mustard

6 to 8 months

 

Ketchup

24 months

 

Mayonnaise

3 to 4 months

 

Jams & Jellies

18 months

 

Salad Dressings

3 months

 

Brown Sugar

4 months

 

Honey

never expires

 

Maple Syrup

1 year

 

Olive Oil

2 years from manufacture date

 

Steak Sauce

33 months (color affected but still safe to eat)

 

Tabasco Sauce

5 years

 

Soy Sauce (Bottled)

2 years

 

Soy Sauce (opened)

3 months (taste changes but still safe to eat)

 

Vinegar

42 months

 

Worcestershire Sauce

2 years (5 to 10 years if unopened)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Ground Coffee (unopened)

2 years

 

Ground Coffee (opened)

1 month, refrigerated

 

Gourmet Coffee beans

3 weeks

 

Gourmet Coffee ground

1 week if sealed

 

Instant Coffee (unopened)

2 years

 

Instant Coffee (opened)

1 month

 

Unopened Soda (plastic bottle)

3 months (from 'best by' date)

 

Opened Soda (plastic bottle)

doesn't spoil (but taste is affected)

 

Unopened Juice Bottle

8 months from production date

 

Opened Juice Bottle

7 to 10 days

 

Wine (unopened)

3 years from vintage date

 

Wine (opened)

1 week refrigerated and corked

 

Fine Wine

20 to 100 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Bar Soap

18 to 36 months

 

Bath Gel (Body Wash)

3 years

 

Bath Oil

1 year

 

Body Bleaches (unopened)

2 years

 

Body Bleaches (used)

6 months

 

Body Lotion

3 years

 

Eye Cream (unopened)

3 years

 

Eye Cream (opened)

1 year

 

Face Lotion

3 years

 

Face Lotion with SPF

check the expiration date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Aerosol Air Freshener

2 years

 

Antifreeze (premixed)

1 to 5 years

 

Antifreeze (concentrate)

never expires

 

Alkaline Batteries

7 years

 

Lithium Batteries

10 years

 

Bleach

3 to 6 months

 

Dish Detergent (liquid or powder)

1 year

 

Fire Extinguisher

12 years

 

Fire Extinguisher (rechargeable)

service/replace every 6 years

 

Metal Polish

3 years

 

Miracle Gro

3 to 8 years

 

Miracle Gro (water-soluble)

never expires

 

Motor Oil

2 to 5 years

 

Motor Oil (opened)

3 months

 

Mr. Clean

2 years

 

Paint (unopened)

about 10 years

 

Paint (opened)

2 to 5 years

 

Spray Paint

2 to 3 years

 

Windex

2 years

 

Wood Polish

2 years

 

Foundation (water-based)

3 years

 

Foundation (oil-based)

2 years

 

Hair Gel

2 to 3 years

 

Hair Spray

2 to 3 years

 

Lip Balm (unopened)

5 years

 

Lip Balm (opened)

1 to 5 years

 

Lipstick

2 years

 

Mascara (unopened)

2 years

 

Mascara (opened)

3 to 4 months

 

Mouthwash

3 years from manufacture date

 

Nail Polish

1 year

 

Nail Polish Remover

never expires

 

Perfume

1 to 2 years

 

Rubbing Alcohol

about 3 years

 

Shampoo

2 to 3 years

 

Shaving Cream

2 years

 

Tooth Whitening Strips

13 months

 

Moist Wipes (unopened)

2 years

 

Moist Wipes (opened)

until completely dry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Frozen Dinners

12 to 18 months

 

Ground Coffee (opened)

1 month, refrigerated

 

Gourmet Coffee beans

3 weeks

 

Gourmet Coffee ground

1 week if sealed

 

Instant Coffee (unopened)

2 years

 

Instant Coffee (opened)

1 month

 

Frozen Vegetables (unopened)

18 to 24 months

 

Frozen Vegetables (opened)

1 month

 

Peanuts (unopened)

1 to 2 years

 

Peanuts (opened)

1 to 2 weeks

 

Peanut Butter (natural)

2 years

 

Peanut Butter (processed)

6 months (refrigerate after 3 mo.)

 

Protein Bars

10 to 12 months

 

Tea Bags

2 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-- " O Shirdi Sai Nath, Give me the guidance to know when to hold on and when to let go and the Grace to make right decision with dignity " " The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams "

Om Sai Ram~ anil - chandrot (AT) gmail (DOT) com ~

 

-- " O Shirdi Sai Nath, Give me the guidance to know when to hold on and when to let go and the Grace to make right decision with dignity " " The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams "

Om Sai Ram~ anil - chandrot ~

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...