How long is the shelf life for Hidden Valley® Dressing and Dips Mixes and Hidden Valley® Bottled Dressing?
For Hidden Valley® Dressing and Dips Mixes, the recommended shelf life is located on the back of the packet as indicated by “Best Before” date. For instance, “14JUL11PG1” means we recommended you use the product by July 14, 2011; PG1 is the manufacturing code. Once mixed, the product is good for approximately 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the freshness of the date of the milk or sour cream used. For Hidden Valley® Bottled Dressing, the recommended shelf life is located on the back of the neck label as indicated by “Best If Used By Date On Label.” For instance, “15May10 BHG2” means we recommend you use the product by May 15, 2010; BHG2 is the manufacturing code. After the recommended shelf life date, the product may taste increasingly vinegary, but—because vinegar is a natural preservative—will still be safe to eat.
