My production date was July 2013. I received them February 2014. Were these stored in the fridge? How can I tell if they're good or not?
456301
All I can advise is give them a try. Mine were the same and I'm on my second five pounds!
456302
I'm pretty sure these aren't intended to be stored in the fridge and weren't. I think dried mangos typically have a printed shelf life of about a year (quick google search - no official sources), but are probably safe for much longer. In my personal experience, dried mangos don't go "bad", they just get tough and chewy. I would recommend smelling them. If they smell okay, I would recommend eating them. If they are they too chewy to be enjoyable, I guess maybe write the seller about your experience and see what happens.
456303
Dried fruit usually lasts over a year before going bad even without refrigeration. Usually when dried mangoes go bad they develop brownish or blackish hues and a displeasing taste
456304
They're probably not, just a guess. If they aren't kept refrigerated there's a good chance they are very stale.
1098047
The "date best used by" has always been at least one year from the date I've purchased these. I am not sure about the "shelf life" because they ALWAYS get eaten within a few months - I buy them by the case. I store them in the cupboard in the kitchen, and they have never lost their crispiness, flavor or any quality.
1212459
I would leave them in the bag unopened. I believe the expiration date is several months. I did use mine within 1 few weeks. I would also think you could freeze them.
315103
I don't know. I usually use mine within a month or so and they are fine. They are individually wrapped in a "vacuum" type package so I am guessing they have a long shelf life.
919829
The box I ordered back in feb expired 4/20/14...they don't need to be refrigerated so I am not concerned that I have another box that technically expired....ill use em still
1825457
I've had unopened ones sitting around for a month or so now, and they taste exactly the same as the fresher ones. Opened, I'd say you still have at least a couple of weeks. They seem to be a largely dehydrated product, so from my experience they seem unlikely to perish for a really long time.
694802
They should be ok for a month as long as you keep them in a refridgerator. However, using them as soon as they are shipped to you is optimal.
1046603
Yes, it will be fine. I've used them past the expiration date, but if they are expired, I move them to the freezer until I can use them. Works great for me. Taste is still awesome.
1726975
it appears to be 2 years, mine says on the bottom "best by 11/16" and since I just received them in 01/15 they were possibly produced 11/14 and marked 11/16 based on a 2 year expected shelf life. With anything like this, and food in general, it is better to consume it sooner rather than later.
486461
It depends on the stock date of your seller... I ordered some early this year and the date on them is July 2015, so their shelf life is long. Hope this helps!!!!
1657087
We had them in a fridge. A few were in ice but not for long and they looked fine. Not sure long term.
1197190
As long as you retrieve them from your mailbox that day they should be fine.I had some delivered in the dead of winter and they froze- but then they unfroze and were fine. ;)
983695
I had them a month before I used them. I actually used them for a Girl Scout event and didn't taste them. So, not sure if they were fresh. No one complained. Don't remember the expiration date but I did use it before the date.
959751
Hi Jen, I've had them for quite some time, keep in the fridge, they are still good. I love them.
826879
They were fresh. Not sure if there was a best to use by date. I open the packs and put them in an airtight container and they stay fresh.
1762209
I bought my box in May 2013, and exp date says, "Best Buy Feb 2014." But I'm positive if you keep them in the freezer you'll extend that date exponentially. Good buy, tastes great. I've finished most of mine and due to buy more.
1075535
I kept mine in the freezer until I was ready to use them. That worked well.