I've lived in households that went through a lot of milk, and am very much aware that if you don't open the jug and keep it well refrigerated it stays good considerably passed expiration date.
Big tip with milk(really anything dairy), only ever remove it from the fridge as long as you have to, do not ever sit it on the counter. I only ever take mine out with a cup prepared to fill, and it goes right back in the fridge when I'm done, it's a sort of "fridge etiquette" I taught myself that really does lead to less waste.
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Some companies put expedition dates based off when they think their food will taste the best. The FDA does not regulate experation dates on most products. If you buy food and don't eat it right away it's better for the company if you just buy another product even though it may still be good.
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I like going to my grandmas house (uninhabited since 2010) and going through the old pantry stuff
unfortunately she appeared to have completely cleaned it out last in 2001 so there's nothing older but lots of stuff from the 2000s
what's not rotten and mouse riddled (jars) I've tried to collect but the last time I did I left the stuff outside for a year and the labels got all worn off so I've been waiting till I have space for all of it to try again
but she did have these 'decorative' pickle jars in the kitchen all packed in '93 I haven't dared to open one but I bet it smells diabolical
I also have a bottle of picante sauce that's a bit personal to me because it was me who ate half of it then left it in the closet in 2014 only to find it recently
and another from 2008 from grandmas
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