In Sept '13 you answered a question on un-opened shelf life and the answer was a bit different than the answer given on Dec5 '13. It appears from that answer that a person could use if for a short time and then properly prepare it for long term storage...
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Stephen, if the straw is "fully" dried correctly after use and stored for long term then the iodine resin doesn't deteriorate. But if it is not fully dried, then it would deteriorate over time. At this price point the filter is designed as a throw-away filter after the life of the straw is used up but that life is based on gallons of use (based on the turbidity) during one trip or based on the gallons of use over time if prepared for storage correctly in between trips. One other thing that is helpful is to put a tsp of chlorine in a gallon of water and pore it through the straw (with the back-flush adapter attached) and then rinse it and dry it. This would help to sterilize the straw if you are planning on storing it for long term storage.
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Sorry, Barry. I have no idea about shelf life. It never stay around our house that long.
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When I called Katadyn with the same question, I was told that as long as the packaging was intact and no moisture was getting to the tablet, the product was viable for a really long time. Considering how well those tablets are sealed, I concluded that I didn't need to worry about shelf life. Also, a tablet can get crushed in the packet and still be fine.
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Hey Patricia. There is no shelf life. I would just refrigerate after you open the container.
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The shelf life is a long time. Depending on the brand and how it is stored it can last over a year. It should be stored in a cool dark place for the longest life.
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I ordered this awhile back...can't remember when. Label on actual package says: "Best when used by Nov 7, 2013". However, I have ordered this box containing 2 large bags twice in the past and they have lasted over a year. I wouldn't worry: It's dried fruit. f you're concerned, maybe you should freeze them. But I certainly would not worry about this. Dried fruit lasts for years...or eternity.
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The company told me it was a "best by" date of one year from purchase. But it is usually good for a few years if properly sealed. I wouldn't recommend this as a food storage item because both jars I received were not sealed. I would recommend another supplier.
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I've kept the bag on the pantry shelf and it has stored just fine for almost a year. No noticeable spoilage. But I'm no expert. (Never even considered the fridge as I keep all my dry baking goods in the pantry.)
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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.
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Hi, I have not purchased these in a while as my husband can not eat as many sweet items as he used to. Never the less, these are a hard cookie or cracker which has a very long shelf life. Therefore if an item says sell by....... these items are usually good for as much as 3 to 6 months after stored on in a dry area. These things I learned during the years my husband and I ran a small family grocery about 20 years ago. The dates on packages are sell by not use by. The type of item in the package has more time of safe usage within a clean properly kept cabinet, refrig., or pantry.
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I'm sorry... I don't know the answer to your question. But you might want to check the "best if used by" date on the container.
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If the jar is unopened and kept in dark and not frying hot conditions (aka a cupboard or pantry and not over the stove) I have had good product about a year past the date. I had three jars of chicken flavor hide in my pantry and when I found them I tried them. A jar tends to last me 2-4 weeks, and all three ate just fine. If you found it opened, dust caked lid and past date I wouldn't trust it...
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I bought it by the case. I really don't know exactly why there is a shelf life as it is completely dry and in a vacu-sealed package. I'll be honest, I've used it way past the shelf life and it was just fine.
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I have used it before after the expiration date. I wouldn't if it were several months or a year.
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I don't know for sure, I just know once opened, its only usable for a month. I think there might be a date on the bottom of the container if it isn't opened.
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If you look closely near the top of the bottle, you will see an imprint on the glass that gives you the "use by date". After this date, the product may start to deteriorate. Since you purchased yours in 2013, assuming it was fresh when you bought it, it should be safe to use up to the date shown on the container. After that it should be discarded. Hope this helps!
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As long as the package is still sealed and holding a vacuum there is no need to throw the food away! The expiration date is a date that stores can no longer sell that item. Use common sense and don't waste something that could save your life. I have eaten these 4 years after their expiration dates and they were fine. If your into throwing away money and good food then be my guest. Companies want you to discard the old product so you can spend more money restocking your shelves. In the military, we never threw anything away unless it was obviously inedible.