On Jan 23, 4:38*am, "Bigbazza" > wrote:
> 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

It is a good site. Great to help educate.

I think common sense and a good nose helps a lot.