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Is it ok to use after the "use by" date?

I have a box of refrigerated pie crusts with a use by date of 16 December. Would they be ok to use tonight, or should I toss them?

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southenrmunchkn

Asked by southenrmunchkn at 3:55 PM on Dec. 30, 2008 in Food & Drink

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  • December 16, 2008? I;d still use em as long as they are'nt moldy or funny colored or anything else that might indicate they were past their prime.
    tat2edmommyof2

    Answer by tat2edmommyof2 at 3:56 PM on Dec. 30, 2008

  • I agree with tat2ed mommy.
    As long as it's still of this year, and they don't look too bad, yes.
    The only thing I really take the used by date into consideration is things like milk, eggs, ect.
    oliviasmomma09

    Answer by oliviasmomma09 at 3:57 PM on Dec. 30, 2008

  • I would use them as long as they look okay. the taste might not be optimal, theymight be a little dry.
    sunmoonstars

    Answer by sunmoonstars at 4:02 PM on Dec. 30, 2008

  • I'd use them.. expiration or use by dates always seem to be a bit exaggerated.
    anestheticsex

    Answer by anestheticsex at 4:04 PM on Dec. 30, 2008

  • Thank you ladies. They don't look or smell funny. So I get my yummy pie! Woo-hoo!
    southenrmunchkn

    Answer by southenrmunchkn at 4:04 PM on Dec. 30, 2008

  • YAY for pie! I have ones left over from Thanksgiving but I don't think they've hit their date yet. where in the south are you southern munchkin? You can come get em if you're in AL! Lmao.
    tat2edmommyof2

    Answer by tat2edmommyof2 at 4:15 PM on Dec. 30, 2008

  • lol thanks! We're actually overseas right now though so I'm thinkin they'll be WAY past their prime by the time I get there lol.
    southenrmunchkn

    Answer by southenrmunchkn at 4:27 PM on Dec. 30, 2008

  • Indeed... well yay for pie anyway! i hope it turns out wonderfully.
    tat2edmommyof2

    Answer by tat2edmommyof2 at 4:45 PM on Dec. 30, 2008

  • Check them over. If there's any tiny little black specks all over the surface, then that is the beginning of mold, and you should toss them. This soon after the date, though, they should be fine.
    jespeach

    Answer by jespeach at 3:53 AM on Dec. 31, 2008

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