Tag: Eating expired food

According to the USDA, Americans waste a significant amount of perfectly edible food due to confusion over date labels. Many people throw out vegetables that are past the 'best by' date, assuming they have expired and are unsafe to eat. This article addresses the common question, 'Can vegetables after the expiration date?' and offers clear guidance.

According to the USDA, date labels like 'best by' refer to a food's quality, not its safety. This is especially true for shelf-stable items, but can you eat 1 year expired granola without risks? The short answer is: probably not, and you must assess the product for key signs of spoilage before considering it safe to eat, even if quality is gone.