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About Carl Copeland
Expertise
Answering Questions regarding Food Storage, Food Safety and Food Guidelines for the home consumer.

Experience
Former Tupperware Consultant. Currently owner and founder of http://www.Food-Storage-Info.com

Publications
7 articles written in EzineArticles.com

Education/Credentials
2 1/2 years post high school education Business Marketing, over 24 years of Customer Service and Sales experience.

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Food Safety Issues - Carrots

Expert: Carl Copeland - 11/16/2007

Question
We have those single serving bags of carrots with a 'best if used by date' of 10/16/07. They looked, smelled and tasted fine to me...are they still okay to eat? Thanks.

Answer
Anna,
The use by date is set by producers of merchandise along with government agencies. If there were no use by dates grocery stores they would keep them forever. As long as the carrots were not mushy or dry and flexible they should be alright. For more vegetable storage and guideline information go to

http://www.Food-Storage-Info.com/fruitstorage.html

Take Care,
Carl

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