re: How careful are y'all about expiration dates?

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I'm very careful about cross contamination, particularly with raw chicken, seafood, etc.

Expiration dates, otoh, just a guideline.

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Oh, I agree, especially for canned & dry foods. I still sniff of milk, out of habit, though, every time I take it out of the fridge, no matter the date.

I think it just really scared her when my brother was so ill, so she goes a little overboard, even on the expiration dates.