{"id":18525,"date":"2021-10-16T19:42:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T19:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=18525"},"modified":"2021-10-16T19:42:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-16T19:42:31","slug":"the-expired-foods-may-be-youre-using-in-daily-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/the-expired-foods-may-be-youre-using-in-daily-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The Expired Foods May Be You&rsquo;re Using In Daily Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everyone has at some point pulled something questionable from the fridge, sniffed it, then handed it to someone else asking, \u201cIs this still good?\u201d But sometimes, the \u201csniff test\u201d just isn\u2019t good enough\u2014especially when you&rsquo;re checking expiration dates of items beyond the fridge\u2014items that, when past their prime, may actually have become useless\u2014or dangerous\u2014without showing any real signs of spoiling. It&rsquo;s important to check and understand a package&rsquo;s expiration date. \n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>By Donna Boyle Schwartz\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Decoding the Terminology\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The \u201cexpiration date\u201d identifies the last date on which food or household good can be safely eaten or used. But did you know that providing this date is typically voluntary? The only items required by federal law to list expiration dates are infant formula and certain baby foods; many (but not all) states also require expiration or \u201csell by\u201d dates on milk and dairy products.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"579\"' height='\"385\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/expirationdates.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18526\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/expirationdates.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>More Phrases to Know\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Labels that include \u201cbest if used by,\u201d \u201cuse by,\u201d or \u201cguaranteed fresh\u201d offer recommendations from the manufacturer to ensure peak quality. Similarly, a \u201cborn on\u201d date found on beer packaging lets you track how long it\u2019s been in the bottle (good to know because beer starts to deteriorate after three months); and the \u201cpack\u201d date refers to when a canned or packaged good was sealed by its manufacturer.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/b90846cf63feed42ebca3bf6c6eec712.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18527\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/b90846cf63feed42ebca3bf6c6eec712.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>NEED TO HEED: Meat Market\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Meat spoils rapidly, even in the fridge, which can make that steak dangerous for your next meal. Avoid serious illness by keeping poultry in the refrigerator for only one to two days; beef, veal, pork, and lamb for three to five days; seafood for one to two days; and ground meat and ground poultry for one to two days.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full is-resized><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/c3-16285034467301735814929.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18528\"' width='\"490\"' height='\"490\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/c3-16285034467301735814929.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>GOOD GUIDELINE: Dairy Fresh\n\n\n\n</h2><p>As mentioned, most states require \u201csell by\u201d dates on dairy products to ensure that they&rsquo;re still good for use at home after purchase, and many suppliers also post \u201cbest if used by\u201d dates for clarity. According to online health resource WebMD, milk is usually fine until a week after the &ldquo;sell by&rdquo; date; eggs are safe for consumption for three to five weeks after you bring them home.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/ed70742a4275a6227f8fb81662fefa49.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18529\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ed70742a4275a6227f8fb81662fefa49.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>GOOD GUIDELINE: In the Can\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Stored properly in a cool, dry, and dark environment, canned goods have a long shelf life. According to the Food &amp; Drug Administration, highly acidic foods like tomato sauce are safe for 18 months; low-acid foods like green beans or vegetables will keep even longer\u2014up to five years. If your cans show signs of bulging or discoloration, though, toss them immediately, as these may be contaminated with bacteria.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/07e5e6157a19f672e162056e6981679d.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18530\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/07e5e6157a19f672e162056e6981679d.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>GOOD GUIDELINE: Baking a Change\n\n\n\n</h2><p>While its shelf life is plenty long, baking soda can sit in the fridge for even a longer time, a helpful storage hint if you\u2019re an infrequent baker. The package should be labeled with recommended &ldquo;use by&rdquo; date (roughly six months after opening), but you can test the leavener\u2019s potency by mixing one-half cup of hot tap water with one-quarter teaspoon vinegar and one-quarter teaspoon baking soda. If it fizzes, you\u2019re in business!\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/0918d9e265b695f3a2cf227db11fad3b.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18531\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0918d9e265b695f3a2cf227db11fad3b.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>GOOD GUIDELINE: Cleaning Conundrum\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Sometimes even good products go bad\u2014case in point, most common household cleaners. All cleaning products eventually lose their effectiveness over time, slowly degrading the plastic containers in which they are stored. For best practice, follow the guidelines Good Housekeeping set up for retention of cleaners: Keep liquid and powder laundry detergent for 6 to 12 months, multi-surface cleaners for one to two years, disinfectant sprays and wipes for two years, hand dishwashing soap for 12 to 18 months, and automatic dishwashing soap for three months.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/cd98775ceadbfeae61f6f64ed16cf874.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18532\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cd98775ceadbfeae61f6f64ed16cf874.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>NEED TO HEED: Medicinal Matters\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Medicines are required by law to have expiration dates, and these should be taken seriously by consumers. According to the FDA, the chemicals in drugs can break down and change over time, becoming more potent\u2014even poisonous\u2014or simply ineffective and unable to provide the benefit or treatment that you need.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/7d813262dccdc856d2076fc2512d9737.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18533\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7d813262dccdc856d2076fc2512d9737.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has at some point pulled something questionable from the fridge, sniffed it, then handed it to someone else asking, \u201cIs this still good?\u201d But sometimes, the \u201csniff test\u201d just isn\u2019t good enough\u2014especially when you&rsquo;re checking expiration dates of items beyond the fridge\u2014items that, when past their prime, may actually have become useless\u2014or dangerous\u2014without showing &hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18534,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[43,61,100,96,115,46,6,31],"class_list":["post-18525","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tie-life-style","tag-cleaning-house","tag-cleaning-tips","tag-diy","tag-diy-home","tag-healthy-lifestyle","tag-life-hacks","tag-life-style","tag-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18525"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18525\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18534"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18525"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div>