What is the expiration date on baby food?
Michelle Davenport, dietician and co-founder of Raised Real, “The average store-bought baby food sits on shelves for at least two years, and many have expiration dates that extend to three years. Store-bought baby food should be thrown away by the ‘use by’ date.
CAN expired baby food make baby sick?
Guilderland pediatrician Jim Saperstone says there are so many preservatives in certain baby food and formula, those expired products aren’t likely to make your child sick. “There have been no reported cases of these things causing harm even when they’re a year or two old,” Saperstone said.
How long is Gerber baby food good for once opened?
Solid baby foods that have been opened may be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of three days. Strained fruits and vegetables can be refrigerated for two to three days and stored in the freezer for six to eight months.
How long can you use after expiration date?
It’s hard to tell how long your food if good for once the expiration date has passed, plus each food is different. Dairy lasts one to two weeks, eggs last almost two weeks, and grains last a year after their sell-by.
How long do baby food pouches last unopened?
Pouch-stored shelf-stored baby food lasts for one year. This lets supermarkets and baby food companies take their time in selling the product because they don’t have to worry about spoilage. Unfortunately, the way they create shelf-stable food isn’t exactly good for its nutritional value.