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Best before dates
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A daft question but whilst unpacking the shopping today I noticed that the tin of mackerel has a best before date of Feb 2011.
I know tins will probably last for years (if not forever) but is there a limit to how far in the future a best before date can be printed?
P.S. As an aside I had a quick rummage but the mackerel is currently winning in the longevity stakes in my cupboard - can anybody beat Feb 2011?
I know tins will probably last for years (if not forever) but is there a limit to how far in the future a best before date can be printed?
P.S. As an aside I had a quick rummage but the mackerel is currently winning in the longevity stakes in my cupboard - can anybody beat Feb 2011?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Best before means that after that date the food might start to loose its flavor. Generally with computerised distibution it is rare nowadays to find a BB date lasting more than 18 months. I dont think theres any law saying a limit.
Cant beat lonativity in that direction but I have a tin of treacle in the cupboard dated Best Before Dec 94!
Cant beat lonativity in that direction but I have a tin of treacle in the cupboard dated Best Before Dec 94!