The Expiry Date You're Ignoring (And the One You Shouldn't)

The Expiry Date You're Ignoring (And the One You Shouldn't)

Food expiry dates dictate what you toss and what you keep. You open the fridge, check the date, throw out the yogurt. But here's the thing: some of those dates are meaningless, while others you're ignoring completely. Your dental floss has an expiry date. So does bar soap. Honey that's turned into a brick technically lasts forever, but the package says otherwise.

The hosts test the logic: eggs float or sink to reveal freshness, not the carton date. Milk? Your nose knows better than any stamp. Spices fade but don't spoil. Meanwhile, you're gambling with wedding budgets and wondering when "sell by" became "throw away by." One co-host is planning a wedding, discovering that family politics cost more than the venue, while the other admits counseling beats lawyers every time.

You'll recognize which dates protect you and which ones just sell you more product. The next time you're about to toss something, you'll know whether the date matters or the manufacturer just wants your money. And you'll understand why some things expire when they shouldn't, and others never should have lasted this long.

Topics: food expiry dates, wedding budget planning, marriage counseling, food safety myths, consumer product labeling

Originally aired on 2026-01-30

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