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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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