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It is the Sell by Date, not the Eat by Date. Most foods have a sell by date with the expectation that it will be used in a reasonable amount of time afterwards, not that it will be eaten that day. Dry goods may be perfectly fine for months. Dairy products are usually good for a week to ten days without any problem and can go longer.

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