Should you eat chicken after its packaging date?

Answer 1

That depends how long after the expiration, how it has been stored and the condition of the can.

Usually, canned food has a "best by", not an "expiration". If the "expiration" is recent and the can has been stored properly and is in good condition, the contents could be safe. Whether or not to use it would be your decision.

Answer 2

In my opinion, if you don't want to catch anything nasty from food, make sure that the food is not past the expiry date. If so, get new produce and never use it after being open more than a week!

Answer 3

The "Best Before" would be a freshness/taste date and not an expiration date. Even expiration dates have a margin of safety built in.

Answer 4

The general rule of thumb is you can eat the food after its packaging date if it was frozen before that date and defrosted later.

Answer 5

As long as it is refrigerated it will stay good for up to 7 days to 10 days.

Answer 6

Yes. The "best if used before" date is not an expiration date. For foods such as meats, fish, and poultry, don't trust any dates; use your nose.