Save At the Supermarket - expiry dates tips
Got this from my daily Prevention Magazine email. I have a history of buying the marked down foods to save a few dollars and then wondering how long they will last - good thing Lee has an iron stomach and will eat whatever I put in front of him, lol.
Save At the Supermarket
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Save At the Supermarket
The average family of four throws out nearly 122 pounds of food per month. However, many common perishables, including these staples, remain perfectly safe as long as a week (or even a month) past their sell-by date when stored properly, which is 40°F or below*.
*Provided produce is purchased before the sell-by date. Always rely on your own senses--sight, smell, and touch--for signs of spoilage, and when in doubt, throw it out.
| FOOD | GOOD FOR | TIP |
| Milk | 1 week past sell-by date | Hit the dairy aisle right before checking out to minimize the amount of time milk is left unrefrigerated, and store it on a shelf pushed far back, where the air is coldest (closer to the door tends to be warmer). |
| Eggs | 3-4 weeks past sell-by date | Store in their original container on a refrigerator shelf rather than on the door, where eggs are vulnerable to temperature fluctuations. |
| Hard Cheese (once opened) | 2-4 months past sell-by date | Wrap in moisture-proof plastic or foil; if the outside of hard cheese has visible mold, trim off the mold and a 1/2-inch area of cheese below it. |
| Yogurt | 10-14 days past sell-by date | Yogurt is best stored at around 39°F, an appropriate temp for your fridge. Don't be deterred by separation--simply stir and enjoy. |
| Lunchmeat (sealed) | 3-5 days past sell-by date | Store meat in the meat compartment--it is specially designed to keep cool air in. |
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