2006-07-24 03:59:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Because even though it's sour, you don't want it to be growing a green beard in your fridge ;-)
2006-07-24 04:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 6⤊ 3⤋
There are expiration dates on all dairy products and others that are perishable. You may purchase products up to the shelf date and they are guaranteed to be ok for up to 7 days after the date.
If you shop, you should look for the best date...that is latest date stamped on the label to assure a longer shelf life at home unless you know you will use all of the product within a few days of purchase. Ususally the dairy clerks rotate the products and place the newer ones in the back and move the older items up front....check it out and get the best and longest use from the product!!! Happy shopping!!!!
2006-07-24 04:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sammyleggs222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be used by that date. It may last a few days longer, but not much. It sours and goes bad.
2006-07-24 04:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by Okkieneko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you really asking this question? Why is there an expiration date on anything?
2006-07-24 04:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's dairy. All dairies that require refrigiration have an expiration date. After that it will spoil.
2006-07-24 04:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by Aida 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a general sell-by date ... & then after the normal "eat by" time ... it'll start growing mold ... so unless you want to eat mold - don't let it sit in your fridge too much longer after that ...
also - ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A "SELL-BY" DATE - USA FDA regulates that ... twinkies last forever - literally ... they are made of preservitives .... but they have to have a 'regulated shelf life' according to law ... thus why it is legal & ok to buy them at 'Bread Stores'
2006-07-24 04:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by Stacie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's when it goes from sour to foul.
2006-07-24 04:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by k² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it has a shelf life. It will get moldy after it's open
2006-07-24 04:03:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use before it turns sweet!
2006-07-24 04:03:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all dairy products will spoil, that's why...
2006-07-24 04:03:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋