How long is food safe to eat after its sell by expiration date?
Foods are generally safe to eat for up to 5 days after their “sell-by date.” When you see a date stamp that says “best if used by,” the manufacturer is recommending the date for quality, not safety. When you see a date stamp that says “use by,” the date is recommended by the manufacturer for peak quality. Only date stamps that say “sell by…” reflect how long it’s safe to eat the food.
