2025年1月14日 星期二

safe-to-eat durations after the sell-by date

 Here's a list of 50 common supermarket food products along with their safe-to-eat durations after the sell-by date, assuming proper storage conditions. Always check for signs of spoilage before consumption.

Dairy Products

  1. Milk: 5–7 days (if refrigerated).
  2. Yogurt: 1–2 weeks (sealed).
  3. Butter: 1–2 months (refrigerated).
  4. Hard cheeses (e.g., Cheddar, Parmesan): 1–2 months (cut off moldy parts).
  5. Soft cheeses (e.g., Brie, Cream Cheese): 1 week (sealed).
  6. Cottage cheese: 5–10 days (sealed).
  7. Sour cream: 7–14 days (sealed).

Meat & Poultry

  1. Raw chicken: 1–2 days (refrigerated).
  2. Cooked chicken: 3–4 days (refrigerated).
  3. Ground beef: 1–2 days (refrigerated).
  4. Cooked beef: 3–4 days (refrigerated).
  5. Bacon: 7 days (sealed, refrigerated).
  6. Hot dogs: 1 week (sealed, refrigerated).
  7. Deli meats: 3–5 days (sealed, refrigerated).

Seafood

  1. Fresh fish: 1–2 days (refrigerated).
  2. Cooked fish: 3–4 days (refrigerated).
  3. Smoked salmon: 1–2 weeks (sealed, refrigerated).
  4. Canned tuna: 3–5 years (unopened).

Eggs

  1. Fresh eggs (in shell): 3–5 weeks (refrigerated).
  2. Hard-boiled eggs: 1 week (refrigerated).

Bread & Bakery

  1. Packaged bread: 5–7 days (if no mold).
  2. Bagels: 7–10 days (if no mold).
  3. Pastries: 1–3 days (refrigerated).

Pantry Staples

  1. Rice (uncooked): Indefinite (sealed, dry).
  2. Pasta (uncooked): Indefinite (sealed, dry).
  3. Flour: 6–8 months (sealed, dry).
  4. Sugar: Indefinite (sealed, dry).
  5. Salt: Indefinite.
  6. Dried beans: 1–2 years (sealed, dry).
  7. Canned beans: 1–2 years (unopened).
  8. Cereal: 6–12 months (sealed).
  9. Peanut butter: 6–12 months (sealed, unopened).
  10. Honey: Indefinite (sealed).
  11. Jam/jelly: 6–12 months (sealed, refrigerated after opening).

Fruits & Vegetables

  1. Fresh apples: 1–2 months (refrigerated).
  2. Bananas: 2–3 days (once ripe).
  3. Potatoes: 1–2 months (cool, dark place).
  4. Carrots: 2–3 weeks (refrigerated).
  5. Leafy greens: 1 week (refrigerated).
  6. Tomatoes: 5–7 days (room temperature).
  7. Onions: 1–2 months (cool, dark place).
  8. Garlic: 1–2 months (cool, dark place).
  9. Lemons/Limes: 2–3 weeks (refrigerated).

Snacks & Beverages

  1. Chips: 1–2 months (sealed).
  2. Cookies: 1–2 months (sealed).
  3. Soda: 6–9 months (unopened).
  4. Beer: 6–12 months (unopened, refrigerated).
  5. Wine: 1–3 years (unopened, stored properly).

Frozen Foods

  1. Frozen vegetables: 8–12 months (sealed).
  2. Ice cream: 2–4 months (sealed, stored consistently frozen).

Notes:

  • Always inspect the product for unusual smells, textures, or discoloration before consuming.
  • "Sell-by" and "use-by" dates are not strict indicators of food safety but rather guidelines for optimal quality.
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