Comments on: Expiration Dates Explained

By: Jaime McLeod

Jaime McLeod — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:53:29 +0000

Linda – Sounds legit to me. My almond milk never lasts a full week after opening, because I use it up, but I wouldn’t hesitate to keep it longer.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:18:53 +0000

Once opened, I use my soy or rice milk long after the “7 days” recommended. No smell and still tastes good. What do you think?

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:11:34 +0000

As for milk if it is a day or two past the expiration date don’t smell it in the jug. Pour some in a glass and then smell. The plastic of the jug makes the milk smell ‘funny’.

By: Martha Albert

Martha Albert — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:09:54 +0000

Try WD40 on shower. I know of two people who swear by it. One being my daughter. She came home one day from work and noticed the shower door was clean.(her husband doesn’t work and takes care of the house work & cooking) She asked what he did. He replyed WD40.

By: Debi

Debi — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:21:00 +0000

To Rita about eggs…I know someone who had layers for one of the major egg suppliers. The truck picked them up once a week 270-300 dz (refrigerated holding room). They were documented with the dates on each case. At times the company would have them hold the eggs for 3-4 wks when the sales were slow or during factory shut down. I remember the salesman saying that the eggs were good for 4 months after laying as long as refrigerated. He said most eggs are around 30 days old when they get to the store shelf. I prefer fresh farmer eggs but I have to have older eggs to make deviled eggs.

By: Rita

Rita — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:26:45 +0000

Soda pop CAN expire – it goes flat. Learned “the hard way” – They had a case-lot sale at a commissary, and WHO in their right mind can pass up a case (24 bottles) of soda for $2? Got them home and no “pffffffffft”.
And since I got food poisoning to the point where, if I hadn’t got in to the ER that night, I’d not have made it to the following morning, so I do and will continue, to throw anything out once it reaches expiration date.
Side-note on eggs: The egg factories have 30 days to get their fresh laid eggs to the store. The store has 60 days to get them on the shelves. Eggs store longer tip side down. If in doubt do the “float” test. Fill a large bowl/pot with cool water then place egg in. If it floats, it’s bad. If it still touches the bottom but “stands” up, it’s ok to use as boiled. If it’s laid down, it’s fresh. (I raise hens) **The color of the eggshell has nothing to do with the quality of the egg. The color is determined by the hens earlobes (took me forever to find those!) Good quality, fresh eggs will have a firm clear “white” part of the egg (not liquid like) and the more vivid the yolk, the more proof in the quality. My yolks are almost orange: no hormones and TOTALLY free range hens.

By: Lisa Patrick

Lisa Patrick — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:26:04 +0000

As a former Pharmacy Technician, I feel obligated to add medications to this list and advise that any medications, whether prescription or over the counter should be discarded once the expiration date has been reached. Medications and even certain vitamins loose their efficacy once the date has been exceeded and at best wont work, at worst can be dangerous when consumed, even having a negative, opposite effect than what was intended. So, err on the side of caution and throw them out!

By: Linda Cully

Linda Cully — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:59:35 +0000

Hi …Laura-Jean Siggens {I have worked for a janitorial co.
We used a product called Wil-Flush….
Read how to use it first…It works well…Only place you can buy this product is at an outlet for janitorial supplies

Not sure were you live ..I.m in Ont. Canada

By: Billie Brock

Billie Brock — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:45:42 +0000

For Laura-Jean Siggens: We have a boat, made of fiberglass. When it gets dirty, NOTHING takes the dirt off like a hull cleaner. If you have a marine store near you, try getting some there. You could also order online, or check some of the stores near you like Walmart that do carry SOME items for boaters, but not a lot. Hope this helps in getting your shower cleaned.