Shelf Life

It’d Be Nice If Starkist Could Make Up Its Mind As To When This Tuna Is Unsafe To Eat

It’d Be Nice If Starkist Could Make Up Its Mind As To When This Tuna Is Unsafe To Eat

Consumerist reader J.L. is quite observant, and that’s a good thing — otherwise nine months from now he could’ve ended up eating tuna that was seven months past its “best by” date. See, he bought three of those “Lunch to Go” packs from Starkist, the kind with tuna, crackers, a spoon and a mint included. On the outside of the package was one best by date, but on the actual tuna it was a whole other story. [More]

Here's A Simple Tutorial On Expiration Dates

Here's A Simple Tutorial On Expiration Dates

Howcast has produced a quick video tutorial covering the basics of expiration and sell by dates. If you have questions about eggs, meat, canned goods, or storing things in the freezer, check it out.