While I'm putting this post for all to read, this is more for my own reference. I have items in my fridge and I have no clue when to throw them out. AOL had an article today that answered my very questions. Here is their recommendations (which surprisingly includes makeup:
soda, regular-
Unopened: In cans or glass bottles, 9 months from “best by” date.
Opened: Doesn’t spoil, but taste is affected.
diet soda (and soft drinks in plastic bottles)-
Unopened: 3 months from “best by” date.
Opened: Doesn’t spoil, but taste is affected.
coffee, canned ground-
Unopened: 2 years.
Opened: 1 month refrigerated.
juice, bottled (apple or cranberry)-
Unopened: 8 months from production date.
Opened: 7 to 10 days.
ketchup-
Unopened: 1 year.*
Opened: 4 to 6 months.*
maple syrup, real or imitation-
Unopened or opened: 1 year.
soy sauce, bottled-
Unopened: 2 years.
Opened: 3 months.*
* After these times, color or flavor my be affected, but the product is still generally safe to consume.
peanut butter, processed-
Unopened: 2 years.
Opened: 6 months; refrigerate after 3 months.
tuna, canned-
Unopened: 1 year from purchase date.
Opened: 3 to 4 days, not stored in can.
mayonnaise-
Unopened: Indefinitely.
Opened: 2 to 3 months from “purchased by” date. (After this time, color or flavoring may be affected, but the product is still generally safe to consume.)
salad dressing, bottled-
Unopened: 12 months after “best buy” date.
Opened: 9 months refrigerated.
olive oil-
Unopened/Opened: 2 years from manufacture date. (After this time, color or flavor may be affected, but the product is still generally safe to consume.)
vinegar-
Unopened/Opened: 42 months
windex-
Unopened/Opened: 2 years.
metal polish-
Unopened/Opened: at least 3 years.
wood polish (Pledge)-
Unopened/Opened: 2 years.
mascara-
Unopened: 2 years.
Opened: 3 to 4 months.
foundation, oil-based-
Unopened/Opened: 2 years from date of manufacture.
foundation, water-based-
Unopened/Opened: 3 years from date of manufacture.
lipstick-
Unopened/Opened: 2 years.
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