On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:09:27 -0600, "Pete C." >
wrote:

>Realize that many of those a "best by" dates, not expiration or safety
>related dates, particularly for stuff like salad dressing.

Speaking of those dates ... I have a tub of plain yogurt in my fridge
that's marked November 17 (this year). It's partially used, and I
just discovered it with the lid bulging. It did the phooosh thing
when I opened it. Time to toss it, or is that just a yogurt thing?

I have another tub that I bought at the same time which is still
sealed, so I don't have any qualms about using that.

Thanks all,
Carol