Certainly! Here’s an informative and reassuring article about foods that are often still safe and tasty after their expiration date:

🛑 20 Foods You Can Safely Eat After Their Expiration Date

Throwing away food as soon as the expiration date hits can lead to unnecessary waste and extra grocery bills. But did you know that many foods are still safe to eat days, weeks, or even months after their “expiration” or “best by” dates?

Expiration dates often indicate peak freshness, not safety. With a bit of common sense and care, you can enjoy many foods beyond those printed dates — saving money and reducing food waste.

Here are 20 foods that often remain good to eat after the expiration date — plus tips on how to tell if they’re still safe.

1. Dry Pasta

Lasts well beyond its date if stored in a cool, dry place. Check for bugs or off smell.

2. White Rice

Can last indefinitely if kept dry and airtight.

3. Canned Goods

Most canned foods last years past their date if cans are intact (no dents or rust).

4. Peanut Butter

High fat content preserves it for months. Check for off smells or mold.

5. Hard Cheeses (Parmesan, Cheddar)

Can last weeks past date; just trim moldy parts.

6. Yogurt

Often safe for 1-3 weeks after the date; smell and taste to check freshness.

7. Eggs

Can be safe for weeks if stored properly; do the float test to check freshness.

8. Bread

May last a bit past date if mold-free; can also be toasted or made into croutons.

9. Frozen Fruits and Vegetables

Safe indefinitely; quality may decline over time.

10. Butter

Can last weeks past date if refrigerated; discard if rancid.

11. Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Soy Sauce)

High vinegar or salt content preserves them for months.

12. Honey

Virtually immortal if stored well; may crystallize but safe to eat.

13. Dry Beans and Lentils

Last for years if stored in airtight containers.

14. Coffee Beans and Grounds

Best used within a few months but still safe beyond date.

15. Nut Butters (Almond, Cashew)

Like peanut butter, can last months if sealed.

16. Pickles

High acidity preserves them; safe well past date.

17. Frozen Meat and Fish

Safe indefinitely if constantly frozen; quality drops over time.

18. Oats

Can last months or years if dry and airtight.