I just received mine in the mail. What is the difference between "Sterile Date" and "Expiry Date"?
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I was curious and sent an email asking this question to info@ps-med.com and got the following response: The sterile date is the date the product was sterilized. After the expiration date printed on the package, we can't guarantee the product will be 100% sterile.
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Hi, I've been buying from these discount medical supply companies through Amazon for a while now. The expiration date tends to be at least 10 months away. This is why they are half the price. They aren't as fresh as buying them new. I use them right away within a month of buying so it is worth saving 50%.
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As already noted, there is an expiration/best by date on the container. The last jar I got off Amazon was only "best" for another couple of months. I went ahead and used it past the date and had no problems with it. I keep an eye on these for sales and such in the stores, too, and the last jar I bought from a store I managed to get one with a longer date. The store only had a few on hand and the other two were set to expire very soon. I believe Garden of Life might be doing away with this line and turning to their "Raw" line exclusively and I think this might be causing a shortage of long-shelf-life jars out there. I will probably try out the Raw Probiotics next time I'm in need due to this. As already noted, there is an expiration/best by date on the container. The last jar I got off Amazon was only "best" for another couple of months. I went ahead and used it past the date and had no problems with it. I keep an eye on these for sales and such in the stores, too, and the last jar I bought from a store I managed to get one with a longer date. The store only had a few on hand and the other two were set to expire very soon. I believe Garden of Life might be doing away with this line and turning to their "Raw" line exclusively and I think this might be causing... » Read More As already noted, there is an expiration/best by date on the container. The last jar I got off Amazon was only "best" for another couple of months. I went ahead and used it past the date and had no problems with it. I keep an eye on these for sales and such in the stores, too, and the last jar I bought from a store I managed to get one with a longer date. The store only had a few on hand and the other two were set to expire very soon. I believe Garden of Life might be doing away with this line and turning to their "Raw" line exclusively and I think this might be causing a shortage of long-shelf-life jars out there. I will probably try out the Raw Probiotics next time I'm in need due to this. « Show Less
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Most supplements and pharmaceuticals have a 2-yr shelf-life and I have no reason to suspect it to be different for Chlorella. I myself would rather use up an expired product than throw it away and I have never knowingly suffered any harm from that, though my nurse-wife is horrified that I, an MD, would do that! God bless you.
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Is this question suppose to be address to the seller? Why there's no answer yet? For me the stamp date on the back/side (not on the cartridge). For me it does not meant warranty date because you can not link the cartridge to the box after you have opened it unless, maybe you still have the receipt. I believed it meant "use by date". Freshness goes down beyond that date. Some ingredient on the ink may start to deteriorate or drying up beyond (guessing) six months.
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Exp is the expiration date. You should not use the strips pass that date. The chemicals in the strip may have deteriorate and you will not get the right results.
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Don't know the difference between the two different packaging. They sell this version at trader joes so I keep going with this one. And, the expiration date is 11/13 on both bottles. Seems soon but, acceptable. Hope this helps you.
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My package had a "Use By" date of March 2018. Vendor was Mr. Medical. Results probably vary with each vendor.
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Hi J. Steichen -- Yours are very interesting questions. Yes, there is an expiration date on the package. The questions are interesting, because the instructions are very specific for the amount of contact time the wipe should have to kill certain bacteria (30 seconds) versus certain other bacteria (1 minute) versus certain virsuses (1 minute). One would certainly sense from these instructions, then, that shelf life would be important to the efficacy of the product. However, for the best answers, may I recommend to you that you telephone the manufacturer at 1-800-234-7700 or go to www.cloroxhealthcare.com to see if you might be able to submit your questions. Hi J. Steichen -- Yours are very interesting questions. Yes, there is an expiration date on the package. The questions are interesting, because the instructions are very specific for the amount of contact time the wipe should have to kill certain bacteria (30 seconds) versus certain other bacteria (1 minute) versus certain virsuses (1 minute). One would certainly sense from these instructions, then, that shelf life would be important to the efficacy of the product. However, for the best answers, may I recommend to you that you telephone the manufacturer at 1-800-234-7700 or go to... » Read More Hi J. Steichen -- Yours are very interesting questions. Yes, there is an expiration date on the package. The questions are interesting, because the instructions are very specific for the amount of contact time the wipe should have to kill certain bacteria (30 seconds) versus certain other bacteria (1 minute) versus certain virsuses (1 minute). One would certainly sense from these instructions, then, that shelf life would be important to the efficacy of the product. However, for the best answers, may I recommend to you that you telephone the manufacturer at 1-800-234-7700 or go to www.cloroxhealthcare.com to see if you might be able to submit your questions. « Show Less
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I bought this product and it was package and seal properly. The item were a couple of months away from being expired. I continue to use the product beyond that and have not had any negative effect from it..... I know a scientist who told me regarding any products we buy, as long as you keep things in the right temperature(i.e.....not dry condition) that such items can last beyond the manufacture expiration date. I hope this help. Good Luck.
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That is expiration date. You will get the best result by using the product before that date.
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Hi Samantha, I'm not sure what the expiration dates are now, but when I bought mine, the expiration date was very close to the date I received them, meaning, the shelf life on my box was only like 2 months before the expiration date. That was just my experience though, you may get one that has a much longer shelf life, or you may have the same issue as I did. I had to use min quickly, because I dont have to test my glucose that often, so mine definitely would have expired, but if yourself or whoever they're for has to test more often then once a day, it's worth the price. I hope this was helpful. God bless. Hi Samantha, I'm not sure what the expiration dates are now, but when I bought mine, the expiration date was very close to the date I received them, meaning, the shelf life on my box was only like 2 months before the expiration date. That was just my experience though, you may get one that has a much longer shelf life, or you may have the same issue as I did. I had to use min quickly, because I dont have to test my glucose that often, so mine definitely would have expired, but if yourself or whoever they're for has to test more often then once a day, it's worth the price. I hope this was... » Read More Hi Samantha, I'm not sure what the expiration dates are now, but when I bought mine, the expiration date was very close to the date I received them, meaning, the shelf life on my box was only like 2 months before the expiration date. That was just my experience though, you may get one that has a much longer shelf life, or you may have the same issue as I did. I had to use min quickly, because I dont have to test my glucose that often, so mine definitely would have expired, but if yourself or whoever they're for has to test more often then once a day, it's worth the price. I hope this was helpful. God bless. « Show Less
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I don't think it is the expiration date. I am not sure that the stuff in this decays and the dates have the wrong format in anybodies date notation.
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My reference to the sterile wrap was on another Nexcare product I ordered at same time. Regarding the gel pak, I, likewise, see no expiration date and have used mine as a cold pak. It's great as a cold pak.
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The expiration date is on the side of the vial. Sometimes the print is faint.
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The expiration date is usually on the box itself... You will also know by the smell if you are familiar with their products. Fresh and clean vs. no smell or an odd, unclean odor... If you must know, call the dermal institute and give them the code on the bottle... Hope this helps!!!
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The expiration date will depend on when the manufacturer sent them out to distributors. It should be printed on the box/container. When the test strips are past their exp date you most probably will not get an accurate reading. There should NEVER be a label pasted over the printed exp date. If you have received any product like that you should return it and request a refund.