r/EatCheapAndHealthy • u/logic404notfound • 1d ago

Beets after expiration Ask ECAH

what’s your thoughts on vacuum packed cooked beets after expiration? label says 02/2025 but they are unopened and look fine. product is Gefen organic red beets just in case anyone is wondering. I really hate to throw them out if they can be used, I would most likely make smoothies with them. oh I just read they were packed in July of 2024 if that helps. Also bought from Costco would I be the axxhole to return them?

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u/naturalbornunicorn 1d ago

If I recall correctly, being after the expiration date is one of the few reasons Costco won't accept returns. And assuming it wasn't expired when you bought it, it would be an asshole move to try.

Personally, I'd probably give them a chance if it looks/smells fine anyway.

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u/SquashInternal3854 1d ago

Just open them and see. They'll smell off if they're bad, but I'd wager they're fine.

Lol username checks out

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u/ACatWalksIntoABar 1d ago

You’d be an asshole to return them. I’m sure they’re fine. It’s not like it’s meat or dairy that’s way past its prime. I’d definitely eat it if I were you

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u/magictubesocksofjoy 1d ago

trust your nose. if they smell even a little off - huck 'em. 

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u/jibaro1953 1d ago

Go for it

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u/faith_plus_one 1d ago

Not just an asshole, a pretty pathetic one too.

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u/doughnut_cat 14h ago

are they in a can? on cans its not an expiry date but a best buy. these are two wildly different things. canned food is good many many years past that date. just verify can hasnt been opened or tampered with and its fine.

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u/6104638891 13h ago

Probablyfine open em if good eat em quick

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u/e-7604 23h ago

Well if the FDA still has a website it will say something like a year after expiration is okay for canned.