20 Foods You Can Often Eat After the Expiration Date

Dry Pasta – Can last 1–2 years past the “best by” date if kept dry.

Rice – White rice lasts for years; brown rice has oils that can go rancid sooner.

Canned Beans – Safe for 1–2 years past the date if cans are intact.

Canned Vegetables – Often safe for 1–2 years past the date if unopened.

Honey – Natural preservative; may crystallize but still safe.

Peanut Butter – High oil content helps preserve it; may taste slightly different.

Hard Cheese (like Parmesan) – Can last months past the date if stored properly; cut off moldy parts.

Yogurt – Usually safe 1–3 weeks past the “sell by” date if it smells and tastes normal.

Eggs – Can last 3–5 weeks past the pack date; float test can check freshness.

Frozen Vegetables – Often safe indefinitely; quality may degrade.

Butter – Can last 1–3 months past the date if refrigerated.