Tag: Expired granola

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.

According to the USDA, confusion over food date labels like 'best by' contributes significantly to food waste. A common query, often discussed on forums like Reddit, is whether you can eat expired granola without getting sick.