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Best Before Vs. Expiry Dates

This dataset contains information about various food products, their categories, and relevant date information regarding their freshness and storage guidelines. Each entry includes details on the product's name, its best before and expiry dates, and recommended storage instructions.

  1. Product Name: The name of the food item.
  2. Category: The classification of the food item, such as Dairy, Bakery, Meat, Fruits, Vegetables, or Beverages.
  3. Best Before Date: The date until which the product is expected to remain at its best quality.
  4. Expiry Date: The date after which the product should not be consumed as it may no longer be safe.
  5. Storage Instructions: Guidelines on how to properly store the food item to maintain its quality and safety.

Sample Data

Product Name Category Best Before Date Expiry Date Storage Instructions
Milk Dairy 2024-01-15 2024-01-18 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Bread Bakery 2024-01-10 2024-01-14 Store in a cool, dry place
Eggs Dairy 2024-02-01 2024-02-10 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Yogurt Dairy 2024-03-01 2024-03-10 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Cheddar Cheese Dairy 2024-05-01 2024-06-01 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Chicken Breast Meat 2024-02-15 2024-02-18 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Bananas Fruits 2023-11-20 NaN Store at room temperature
Apples Fruits 2024-01-15 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Carrots Vegetables 2023-12-30 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Orange Juice Beverages 2024-03-01 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Canned Tomatoes Canned Goods 2025-01-01 2027-01-01 Store in a cool, dry place
Rice Grains 2026-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Pasta Grains 2025-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Peanut Butter Condiments 2024-01-10 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Soy Sauce Condiments 2025-04-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Frozen Peas Frozen Foods 2025-12-15 NaN Keep frozen
Frozen Pizza Frozen Foods 2025-06-01 NaN Keep frozen
Chips Snacks 2024-02-28 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Chocolate Bar Snacks 2024-05-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Soda Beverages 2024-09-30 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Butter Dairy 2024-03-10 2024-03-15 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Flour Baking 2025-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Sugar Baking 2025-12-31 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Salt Baking 2028-12-31 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Tomato Sauce Condiments 2025-06-15 2027-06-15 Store in a cool, dry place
Olive Oil Condiments 2025-12-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place, away from light
Vinegar Condiments 2026-12-31 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Coffee Beverages 2025-10-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Tea Bags Beverages 2024-12-31 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Cereal Breakfast 2024-08-15 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Oats Breakfast 2026-03-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Granola Bars Snacks 2024-06-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Mayonnaise Condiments 2024-11-01 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Ketchup Condiments 2025-03-15 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Mustard Condiments 2024-02-01 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Pickles Condiments 2025-12-31 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Pesto Condiments 2024-07-01 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Jam Condiments 2025-05-01 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Honey Condiments 2028-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Fruit Snacks Snacks 2024-03-18 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Popcorn Snacks 2025-02-20 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Beef Jerky Snacks 2025-10-10 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Salad Dressing Condiments 2024-04-15 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Instant Noodles Canned Goods 2025-06-30 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Nut Mix Snacks 2025-03-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Macaroni and Cheese Frozen Foods 2025-08-01 NaN Keep frozen
Vegetable Oil Condiments 2025-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Chicken Nuggets Frozen Foods 2025-09-01 NaN Keep frozen
Ice Cream Frozen Foods 2025-05-01 NaN Keep frozen
Frozen Berries Frozen Foods 2025-11-01 NaN Keep frozen
Syrup Condiments 2025-10-15 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Vanilla Extract Baking 2024-12-31 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Spices Seasonings 2025-12-31 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Tea Beverages 2025-12-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Dry Beans Grains 2026-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Tortillas Bakery 2024-01-15 2024-01-20 Store in a cool, dry place
Pizza Dough Bakery 2024-02-20 2024-02-25 Refrigerate or freeze
Frozen Vegetables Frozen Foods 2025-12-01 NaN Keep frozen
Salsa Condiments 2025-01-05 2027-01-05 Refrigerate after opening
Granola Breakfast 2024-02-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Smoothie Mix Frozen Foods 2024-07-01 NaN Keep frozen
Chocolate Chips Baking 2024-05-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Water Beverages 2025-05-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Beets Vegetables 2024-01-10 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Potatoes Vegetables 2024-05-15 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Zucchini Vegetables 2024-06-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Lettuce Vegetables 2023-11-30 NaN Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Spinach Vegetables 2023-12-15 NaN Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Bell Peppers Vegetables 2024-05-01 NaN Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Garlic Vegetables 2025-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Onions Vegetables 2025-07-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Frozen Fish Frozen Foods 2025-04-01 NaN Keep frozen
Frozen Chicken Frozen Foods 2025-08-01 NaN Keep frozen
Salmon Meat 2024-02-28 2024-03-05 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Shrimp Meat 2024-03-15 2024-03-20 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Tuna Canned Goods 2025-01-01 2027-01-01 Store in a cool, dry place
Spam Canned Goods 2025-08-01 2027-08-01 Store in a cool, dry place
Beef Meat 2024-04-01 2024-04-10 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Lamb Meat 2024-03-15 2024-03-20 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Pork Meat 2024-04-01 2024-04-07 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Turkey Meat 2024-12-01 2024-12-07 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Meatloaf Frozen Foods 2025-09-01 NaN Keep frozen
Hot Dogs Meat 2024-03-10 2024-03-15 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Bologna Meat 2024-02-28 2024-03-05 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Salami Meat 2025-01-01 2025-01-10 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Feta Cheese Dairy 2024-03-10 2024-03-15 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Ricotta Cheese Dairy 2024-01-15 2024-01-20 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Tofu Dairy 2024-03-15 2024-03-20 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Popcorn Kernels Snacks 2025-05-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Trail Mix Snacks 2025-08-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Kale Vegetables 2024-02-01 NaN Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Cabbage Vegetables 2024-03-15 NaN Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Pumpkin Vegetables 2024-05-10 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Sweet Potatoes Vegetables 2025-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Radishes Vegetables 2024-03-20 NaN Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Almond Milk Dairy Alternatives 2024-06-01 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Coconut Milk Dairy Alternatives 2025-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Rice Milk Dairy Alternatives 2024-12-31 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Soy Yogurt Dairy Alternatives 2024-03-01 2024-03-10 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Cashew Milk Dairy Alternatives 2024-06-15 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Non-Dairy Creamer Dairy Alternatives 2025-02-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Sour Cream Dairy 2024-01-25 2024-01-30 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Whipped Cream Dairy 2024-01-10 2024-01-15 Refrigerate at or below 4°C
Gelato Frozen Foods 2025-04-01 NaN Keep frozen
Frozen Waffles Frozen Foods 2025-03-15 NaN Keep frozen
Biscotti Snacks 2024-06-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Marinara Sauce Condiments 2024-08-01 2026-08-01 Store in a cool, dry place
BBQ Sauce Condiments 2025-10-01 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Beef Broth Canned Goods 2025-09-01 2027-09-01 Store in a cool, dry place
Vegetable Broth Canned Goods 2025-12-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Hash Brown Potatoes Frozen Foods 2025-04-01 NaN Keep frozen
Baby Food Canned Goods 2025-03-01 2027-03-01 Store in a cool, dry place
Juice Concentrate Beverages 2025-06-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Sourdough Starter Baking 2025-08-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Fermented Foods Beverages 2024-05-01 NaN Refrigerate after opening
Vegetarian Chili Canned Goods 2025-01-01 2027-01-01 Store in a cool, dry place
Sushi Rolls Frozen Foods 2025-06-01 NaN Keep frozen
Frozen Dumplings Frozen Foods 2024-09-01 NaN Keep frozen
Meatballs Frozen Foods 2024-05-15 NaN Keep frozen
Frozen Fries Frozen Foods 2025-06-15 NaN Keep frozen
Frozen Onion Rings Frozen Foods 2024-08-01 NaN Keep frozen
Frozen Tater Tots Frozen Foods 2025-02-01 NaN Keep frozen
Frozen Pretzels Frozen Foods 2024-07-01 NaN Keep frozen
Waffles Breakfast 2025-04-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Granite Cleaner Household Supplies 2025-01-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Laundry Detergent Household Supplies 2025-12-31 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Dish Soap Household Supplies 2026-10-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
All-Purpose Cleaner Household Supplies 2025-08-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place
Fabric Softener Household Supplies 2025-05-01 NaN Store in a cool, dry place