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For more information please contact the nutritionist at: 212.566.7855
SHELF LIFE OF FOODS
SHELF LIFE GUIDELINES FOR FOODS:
Beans/Lentils (Dry)
12-18 months
Canned Juice, Fruit, Tomato Products
12-18 months
Canned Meat, Fish, Beans, Soup
24+ months
Cereal (Hot and Cold)
6-12 months
Baking Ingredients or Mixes (Dry)
6-18 months
10-12 months
Condiments/Sauces/Salad Dressings
Dried Fruit
6-8 months
Juice- Boxes
4-6 months
Juice- Bottles
6-8 months
Oil
4-6 months
Pasta
18-24 months
Peanut Butter
6-9 months
Rice
12-24 months
Soda/Flavored Beverages
3-9 months
Baby Formula Refrigerated Milk
Water- bottled
12-24 months
Milk- Shelf Stable
4-6 months
Milk- Powdered
6-12 months
Crackers
8-12 months
Cookies
2-6 months
Frozen
NEVER USE THESE FOODS PAST THE DATE:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture states that "Best By" or "Sell
By" dates are used for best flavor or quality.
Many foods can be safely eaten beyond the dates on the
package.
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