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20 foods that can be eaten after the expiration date

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1. Cake Mix
If you have cake mix at home, you should know that you can still eat it 4 to 5 months after the expiration date if it's been stored in a cool, dry place.

2. Milk
You may not know it, but milk can still be consumed past its expiration date. If you put it in the back of the fridge and haven't opened it yet, it may last longer than the date indicated. Just check that it was sent fresh before consuming it.

3. Applesauce
If you have applesauce in a cool, dark place that you haven't opened yet, don't worry: You can eat it up to 18 months after the expiration date!

Honey 4. Honey
Even though honey is sold with an expiration date, it's a food with antiseptic properties that never expires. Even though the color and texture may change over time, it's still good to eat if you avoid storing it in a dark cupboard.

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Dessert Creams: If you have a little sweet tooth and have some leftover dessert creams, you can still eat them 3 to 4 weeks after the expiration date and satisfy your cravings in a flash!

6. Canned Products: Generally, the expiration dates on storage containers indicate that you can eat them up to 3 years later, but you can consume them for up to 4 years or more as long as you store them in a cool, dry place.

7. Hard Cheese: Hard cheeses like Cheddar or Parmesan can be eaten up to a month after the expiration date. If there are any moldy parts, you can simply cut them off and help yourself to the rest.

Eggs: 8. Eggs: Are you craving an omelet and it's past the expiration date? No problem, you can easily check if they've gone bad: Place the egg in a bowl of water. If it runs, you can eat it.

9. Bread

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