20 Foods You Can Safely Eat After the Expiration Date

Peanut Butter – Can last months past the date; just check for oil separation or rancid smell.

Hard Cheese – Aged cheeses like Parmesan can be eaten months later; trim moldy parts.

Yogurt – Can last 1–3 weeks past the date if stored properly; check smell and texture.

Eggs – Can last 3–5 weeks past the expiration date if refrigerated; do the water float test.

Frozen Meat – Safe indefinitely if continuously frozen; quality may decline over time.

Frozen Vegetables – Safe indefinitely; may lose some texture or flavor.

Soy Sauce – High salt content preserves it; lasts months after the date.

Jam & Jelly – High sugar content keeps it safe for months; watch for mold.

Hard Liquor – Indefinite shelf life; flavor may slightly change if opened.

Dried Herbs & Spices – Safe indefinitely, though potency may diminish.

Powdered Milk – Can last months or years past the date if stored dry and airtight.

Chocolate – Safe months after the date; may bloom (white streaks) but still edible.

Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo) – Can last 6 months past the date unopened; once opened, 2–3 months refrigerated.