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"SteveB" > wrote:

> "Kajikit" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:46:41 -0800 (PST), "
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>I found a storage bag in the bottom of our old refrigerator down in
> >>the basement that had some Hickory Farms cheeses and sausages in it.
> >>The packages have never been opened but the "Best by" dates are well
> >>over a year past. Are they still safe to eat? I know they may not be
> >>the "Best" quality but does that actually mean they have to be thrown
> >>out?

> >
> > I'd toss it. It's not going to be very nice a year after the sell-by
> > date...

>
> Hey, according to some people, if it has been in the refrigerator, it's
> good. I wouldn't eat it, though.
>
> Steve


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