We ate best before Jan 2005 - no problems

[Andrew]

Well I found 2 Pasta Vegetariano from Back Country down the back of the bushwalking cupboard. Best before 22 Jan 2005 and I thought I wonder if they really mean it. Well we had the first one last night and it seemed just like normal and tasted as good as ever.

Cheers,

Andrew

[tasadam]

Best Before vs Use By.
Use by - good idea not to eat it after that date.
Best Before - probably okay after that date, subjective.
I will often eat things beyond their "best before" date, depending on what they are. If my wife doesn't throw them out first, that is...

[jose]

Yes, I have been carrying the same Adventure Foods, Chicken Tetrazzini packet for my emergency meal for the last 10 years. It has a best before date of 2000. I haven't had a need to use it but I believe it will be good for a few more years yet.

[sthughes]

Perhaps for Back Country there should be a "not as bad before" date

[Macca81]

Perhaps for Back Country there should be a "not as bad before" date

i like it! i wonder how many signatures we would need to get them to change it.....