"Bigbazza" > wrote in message
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> An Australian friend sent me this tonight......Very helpful web
> site.....Thought I would pass it on....
>
> http://www.stilltasty.com/
>
>
> Remember when the con was "Use by date"
>
> They must have got caught on that one and it became "Best before" Now we
> find it is meant for the retailer and not the buyer. I knew we were being
> conned and I know of one woman who throws everything out as soon as that
> date is reached.
>
> Remember when we had enough sense to use our nose or our taste buds to
> determine when something was past its use by date?
>
> We are being conned all the way from Global warming to the pharmaceutical
> companies, politicians and etc.
> .
>
>
> How long can a bottle of ketchup stay in your fridge before it goes bad?
> I'm thinking 5 or 10 years, but if you want an expert opinion, go to the
> web site below. This site lists all kind of foods and how to keep them
> fresh longer as well as when to get rid of them. If you have a question
> click on the particular picture, and a whole list of stuff
> appears...............WHAT A GREAT SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> Bigbazza (Barry) Oz

My wife and MIL believe that as long as it has been in the refrigerator you
can disregard the dates.

"Oh, it's okay. It's been in the refrigerator." Even if you can't tell
what it is by looking at it. "Here, taste this and tell me if it's
spoiled."

Steve