Grizzly Expiration Date Chart 2023 (2024)

FAQs

How do I read this expiration date? ›

First, look for a date with the phrase “use by,” “sell by,” or “best by.” The date will typically be in a “Month/Day/Year” form, so a code like 110324 would mean November 3rd, 2024.

The key is to understand that the expiration date is presented in “MMDDY” format — the first two digits represent the month, the next two digits are the day of the month, and the final digit is the year.

Luckily, the expiration date code is very simple to interpret. It contains one number, representing the year, and one letter, representing the month. Any other digits or characters you see on the packaging are other codes that do not refer to the shelf life of the product.

While it's important to be wary of expiry dates on foods like meat, fish, and dairy, other pantry staples have a much longer shelf life. From condiments to baking ingredients, there are plenty of products you can safely consume past the “best by” or “use by” date printed on the package.

The first number is the third digit of the year the product was made. The next two numbers represent the day of the month the product was made. The next number represents the last digit of the year the product was made. The next two digits represent the month the earliest expiring component expires.

Physical Card: The expiry date is prominently displayed on the front of your credit card. It is usually printed as a two-digit month followed by a two-digit year (MM/YY). This indicates the month and year when your card will expire.

Next, locate the 8-digit letter/number sequence. The last 5 numbers in that sequence will be your Julian date calendar code. In the example photo provided, the numbers are “24820.” The first three numbers identify the month and day, and the last 2 numbers identify the year this product was canned.

Find the year from the first 4 digits if the number has 7 digits. Some JD will show the full year in 4 digits for added clarity. For example, if it's a 7 digit number and the first 4 digits are 1997, then that corresponds to 1997.

These dates are used on products like bakery goods or packaged cereals. The date is the last day the product can keep its best quality. After this date, the food may lose some of its freshness and nutritional value.

What is the standard expiration date format for foods? The standard format is MMDDYY, where “MM” refers to the month, “DD” refers to the date, and “YY” refers to the year. So if a product says 101525, it means that the product expires on October 15, 2025. Is it safe to buy food on its expiration date?

Does unopened ketchup go bad? ›

Yes, ketchup can go bad. If unopened, commercial ketchup “can last for up to a year in your pantry,” says Okegbe, but once opened and refrigerated, it should ideally be consumed within six months. If left in the pantry once opened, use up the ketchup within a month to be safe.

Eggs are a delicious, nutritious protein source. While each carton of eggs is marked with an expiration date, if properly stored at 40°F or lower, they should be safe to eat for longer—usually two to three weeks past the expiration date.

“In general, the dates on the food—other than infant formula and baby food—are set for quality, rather than safety purposes,” she adds. Although expired food may not be at its peak deliciousness, it should still be safe to consume.

Over-the-counter medicines like aspirin, cough syrup, and herbal products have an expiration date, often abbreviated EXP followed by a month and year. This indicates the date after which the manufacturer does not guarantee the potency or effectiveness of the product.

Barcodes do not contain expiration date information; they are used for identification and inventory purposes. To find a product's expiration date, one should check the packaging for a printed date. A barcode scanner can provide product information to then query the manufacturer for expiration details if necessary.

To calculate the expiry date, you simply add the shelf life to the production date. For example, if a moisturizer were made on October 1st, 2020, with a shelf life of 3 years, it would expire on October 1st, 2023. It really is as simple as that!