Food Expiration Dates That Can And Cannot Be Ignored
Never okay: Jams, spreads, and other jarred goods
Jars might look like pioneer items meant to last ages and ages, but their contents should not be consumed past the expiration date. The nature of jarred condiments—such as jam or relish—makes them very susceptible to growing bacteria because you open these over and over again, dunking knives with other food into them.