So if you've got a stash of candy that's been sitting around for a while, don't be afraid to eat it - it's probably just fine. In fact, many candies will remain fresh and tasty for months (or even years) after their expiration date. That's because best by dates are really just guidelines - they're not necessarily indicative of when a food will go bad. Even after the 'best by' date has passed, most candy will still taste just as good as it did on the day it was made.
Enjoy!Ĭandy is one of those foods that seems to last forever. We'll also provide some tips for keeping your candy fresh for as long as possible. In this blog post, we'll discuss why best by dates are just guidelines, and what you should do if you have candy that has passed its expiration date. Have you ever wondered if it's okay to eat candy after the expiration date? Do those 'best by' dates really mean anything? Does Candy actually go bad? As it turns out, the answer is yes - you can definitely eat candy after the expiration date.
