Keep it or toss it? Expired unopened Steel Cut Oats [View all]

[nadine_mn]

I have an unopened carton of Quaker Oats steel cut oats that expired in Oct 2013, I can't believe it's that old I think I bought it in 2012 or 2013 - shelf life should be a little longer. Or is different for cardboard vs metal can? If it helps it was stored in a cool dark place in my upper cupboards.

I think it should be fine to use (I will open, sniff and check for anything suspicious smelling or looking), because I hate wasting stuff. I was thinking of making some breakfast bars.

But that worry wart in the back of my head says toss it.


I really hate wasting stuff - esp when it is stuff I buy when I am determined to get "healthier" and then forget about it. At least we bring all our food scraps and waste to the county compost once a week so its not filling up a landfill.

12 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	Keep it - expiration dates are artificial limits created by evil corps to make you buy more stuff
	3 (25%)
	Sniff it - if it smells ok - keep it
	7 (58%)
	Toss it - steel oats aren't that expensive and not worth getting sick over
	2 (17%)
	Other
	0 (0%)
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