Knowing how long you should keep your food in your pantry, ref, or freezer is a crucial step for the health of your family. That’s why it pays to be well informed about the shelf life of the most common food items in your kitchen can help you protect your kids and your spouse from food safety issues.
By the way, did you know that you can only keep fish in your ref for 1 to 2 days. This means, you must cook the fish you brought home, immediately. It will taste great and will not cause any health problems.
On another note, what’s the real deal with expiration dates, anyway? According to our prestigious sources, the dates printed with tiny fonts on food packages are all about quality, not safety. The best monitoring device, believe it or not, are your eyes and your nose; apparently. They help you discern food safety issues better than those little printed numbers on food packaging. Infographic credits go to Happy Eating Foreveri and Visually. Designed by Lindsay Snow Osborn.
BONUS: What Canned Foods Have The Longest Shelf Life?
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