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TheShellBeach · 17/11/2023 18:11

We've got a tin of squirty cream in the fridge which has been in there for ages. I don't use it much but it's handy for cooking.
Today DH bought some mince pies and I warmed one up, only to discover that he'd forgotten to get cream.

Anyway, I thought I might as well use the squirty cream. It said Best Before Oct 11th. I tried some and it tasted fine so I used it.

DH says he won't risk it but I'm sure it's okay so I had some.

AIBU?

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PieonaBarm · 17/11/2023 20:39

@TheShellBeach as my long deceased Grandmother would say "don't you dare throw that, it's "best before" it will still be ok!!!"

I was brought up going to the market for fruit and veg, meat and cheese. Dates on everything drives me mad. Luckily my DH feels the same! A girl at work bins everything. Stuff doesn't go off on the stroke of midnight!! Often I'll eat whatever she's wanting to bin to prove it's still fine 😂

You have another mince pie with extra cream and enjoy 😋😉

TheShellBeach · 17/11/2023 20:43

You have another mince pie with extra cream and enjoy

I'm just about to.
🤣🤣🤣

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ditalini · 17/11/2023 20:47

Squirty cream is UHT. You'll be fine.

amicissimma · 17/11/2023 21:09

Which October?
2022 (or before!): I'd probably bin it.
2023: bring it on.

Never had any problems with out of date food.

Justleaveitblankthen · 17/11/2023 21:13

Not quite the same, but we keep full fat Greek yoghurts in the fridge for months and they are delicious still. 😋
Squirty cream also has stabilisers and preservatives doesn't it? That should help.

MereDintofPandiculation · 17/11/2023 21:32

Growlybear83 · 17/11/2023 18:15

I wouldn't eat it - it's well over a month past it's date!

It's a best before date, not a use by date.

TheShellBeach · 18/11/2023 11:13

MereDintofPandiculation · 17/11/2023 21:32

It's a best before date, not a use by date.

Exactly!

Anyway, I've survived the night, so a I'll have another mince pie with squirty cream this evening, while I'm watching Strictly.
Grin

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