That's Still Good!

Once you’ve opened that peanut butter – how long can you keep it?

Some food lasts a LOT longer than we think. The “use by” and “sell by” dates can be misleading. The USDA food safety experts have some stuff we SHOULDN’T throw out:

• Peanut butter lasts 6 months once it’s been opened – in the refrigerator.

• Yogurt is still good 10 days after the “sell by” date.

• Eggs last 3 to 5 weeks past the “sell by” date.

• Cottage cheese – 1 to 2 weeks past the “sell by” date.

• Breakfast cereals are fine for 2 to 3 months after they’ve been opened.