What is this product's shelf life?
1481021
I used this supplement for several years while converting my parrot to pellet type food. Now that he's converted, I have stopped using this product because the pellet type food provides all the nourishment that he needs along with the fresh food. However, I used to buy this product at PetSmart or from Hagen.com and the expiration date is 10 months to one year. I don't remember exactly, but you can email either one of these companies and they will tell you exactly. It is an excellent product in my estimation. My parrot did well on it. I put the recommended dose in his water, and freshened it as needed throughout the day without overdoing it. I stored the plastic container in the fridge door once I had opened it. When I lived in CA and also when I lived in MO. I don't know if it is recommended, but this worked for me. In my mind, it kept the product more stable from changes in temperature. I also rinsed the little measuring spoon before storing it back in the box with the supplement jar. Parrots are sensitive to changes in their diets and to contaminants of any kind, so I took specific precautions with all his food. My budgies also got these vitamins in their water daily. And I'd wash the little spoon between each bird's feeding. This helps keep the powder clean of contamination also. When I bought the product, I would ask the clerk to check that the jar was sealed before she rung up the price. If it was shipped to me, I knew it was sealed and fresh. This is important because the powder begins to deteriorate once the package is opened. Hope this helps you. I highly recommend this supplement and the recommended doses. Oh yes, I would also write the expiration date on the front of the package with a Sharpie pen to remind me when it was time to buy more. Expiration dates are often embossed on packages and can only be seen by reflection from ambient light. Sometimes it's printed on the package, but not always.
1207837
The shelf life is 3 years. The can I purchased had a production date of Nov 11, 2012 and an expiration date of November 10, 2015.
1003547
I don't know what the maker suggests as a shelf life, but the product is freeze dried and sealed in a waxed container so you can count on it being good for a long time....
1759082
I have this product and use it only for skin care as a moisturizer. It isn't mean to be consumed. The average shelf life of this particular product is one to two years.
1898753
Shelf life according to the expiration date on the can is about 2 years. Keeping once open is not known since I use it within a month.
158009
From investigating on the internet, the shelf life is 5.5 years from date of manufacture. I would expect that it probably is effective much longer than that if kept in its original unopened pouch. At worst, I would expect it to be much better than nothing even after seven or eight years.
1337414
Not sure about the shelf life, but I've had mine up to two years if stored in a cool dry place .. maybe even longer, as they are sealed in plastic....
2155143
Hello,This is a product that is best used while fresh. When properly stored, you may look forward to a shelf life of at least a week.Thank you!
683447
The company says the shelf life is two years. It should be located on the package.
2134929
I'm sorry, I bought this a long time ago. I don't remember the shelf life. It was well sealed, so I doubt additional sealing would help.
579895
I do not know the shelf life but after opening I have just kept it on cabinet the shelf, that is, I did not refrigerate it.
231343
I do not know the published shelf life, but I have used one year old product which worked just fine. You might want to check with manufactuor or review product data sheet.
778723
My recent purchase has almost 2 years remaining, so the product probably has at least a 2-year shelf life, could be more.
42195
I am not sure of the shelf life. I had to stop using it because it hurt my skin (made it feel like it was burning).
211336
Do not know the shelf life but have been using ours for 3 years & it works every time.
1987618
I found this at Bonide.com. I cannot find the shelf life listed on the bottle."Q. What is the shelf life of your product?A. As a general rule, liquid products containing bacterial type material have a life of 3 to 5 years. Other liquid products have a shelf life of 7 to 10 years. All dry products have an indefinite shelf life. All products should be stored in a dry area and not subjected to extreme hot or cold temperatures. "
114368
My understanding is that the product has a two-year shelf life if not opened or used.