How safe is ‘best before dated food and products?
It is 100% safe to use and eat. All bottled, tinned and frozen foods have a ‘Best before date’ this does not mean that the food is not safe to eat after the date stated. It just means that the food will no longer be at its optimum quality and it is still tasty and very edible. Bargain hunters are following the advice given by experts and they are seeking out online retailers who sell products that have passed their best before date but have not gone off. Even after paying a small charge for the food and products to be delivered to your home the food is still cheap to buy and is extremely good value for money. What does the Food Standards Agency says? The Food Standards Agency believes it is not safe for you to consume perishable foods once they have passed their “use-by date”. However, “best-before date” food will last longer than the date displayed, like frozen, dried or canned goods. Food will be safe after this date, although it may not be at its best. Warning never eat eggs after t
