Tuesday, June 21, 2005
10:18 PM
living dangerously!!

How long before perishable products pass their prime: "David Pescovitz:
Real Simple provides a useful guide to how long dozens of products last. Some examples:

• Ketchup

Unopened: 1 year (After this time, color or flavor may be affected, but product is still generally safe to consume.)

Opened or used: 4 to 6 months (After this time, color or flavor may be affected, but product is still generally safe to consume.)



• Pickles

Unopened: 18 months

Opened: No conclusive data. Discard if slippery or excessively soft.



• Tabasco

5 years, stored in a cool, dry place



• Batteries, alkaline

7 years



• Lipstick

2 years

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