We've all been there, the date on the box passed days if not weeks ago. Sometimes even longer. The best way to food from going bad is to use it and store it properly but just in case here are a few:
EGGS: they're actually good for a long time after the expiration date. They can last about three weeks from when you purchase them. You can smell them and look at the egg yolk and white on a plate like described on
What's Cooking America or you can put it into a glass of water and see how it behaves as seen to the right. If in doubt get rid of it; it's not worth someone getting sick.
SPICES: From
Spices INC They last a long time but they will lose potency as time passes. Avoid them getting warm (above 70 F). Also avoid exposure to water so don't work right over steaming dishes and don't freeze and thaw herbs.
Whole spices, herbs and flowers~1-2 years
Seeds~2-3 years
Roots~3 years
Ground spices, herbs and flowers~ 1 year
Ground roots~ 2 years
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