How expiration dates are written?

Read these codes as MMDDYY, where “MM” refers to the month, “DD” refers to the date, and “YY” refers to the year. This is one of the more common codes that youll see on food items. For example, “121518” would be read as December 15, 2018.

How do you read can Dates?

Most manufacturers offer a toll-free number to call for questions about canned food expiration dates. They would have to; the codes are difficult to crack. Numbers 1 to 9 can represent the months of the year, from January to September, with October, November and December represented by O, N, and D. Or not.

How do you read the 7 digit expiration date?

This is a 7 digit code you will find on the back of your bag or box to help you identify when it was produced. The first 3 digits tell you on what day of the year the bag or box was produced. The next 2 digits indicate the year, and the final 2 digits are our SunRidge lot number.

Will 10 year old Xanax still work?

Xanax may still be potent and safe after its expiration date, but its not guaranteed. Some drugs, such as certain antibiotics, can actually be dangerous if taken after their expiration date, but Xanax isnt one of those.

What happens if I eat expired chips?

Chips. Like bread, potato chips may get stale past their expiration date, but they are still perfectly safe to eat.