What is the latest expiration date shown on the canisters? A date of 10/13/15 is far too soon. Is an expiration date of any use, anyway?
1646277
I bought 2 about 6 months ago with an expiration date of 1/19/18. Hope this helps.Bob
1646278
I bought these about six months ago and the expiration date is 04/09/18. As for the usefulness, the expiration date is the point to which the manufacturer will stand behind the product. It doesn't suddenly stop working after that, you just run an increasing chance it will not work properly after that date. In reality it might work fine two years after the expiration date, but do you want to take the risk? They don't cost much, so I would just replace them.
95598
Might be the date it was made. My can says 111313-05. If you look on the bottom of the label it has a "best used by" date and sealed shelf life:3 years. Unsealed 2 months. Hope this helps
338333
I ordered Stephens Candy Cane Hot Cocoa and the exp date stamped on the bottom of the canister is 4/15/15. Hope this helps.
197703
There is a best if used by date on the bottom of every can. Not sure how you can determine the date before buying online but I'm sure if it arrives with an expired date you can return it. I've never had a problem with the date on the can even being close to expiration.
484411
I just got mine recently and the expiration is on the silver bottom of the container--April, 2018, so that is a LONG time. I use it every day in a smoothie, which means going thru a can relatively quickly.
376212
The" expiration" date is on the bottom of the of the carton, it says, "best used by" with date. They don't word it out as "expiration", because it's a natural food product and does not become toxic, you don't have to discard it, just maybe take more of it. I hope, my answer was helpful. God Bless. Irene
1827926
Look at the bottom of the can. - the date is stamped month/year. I find there is considerable leeway in expiration date since I keep mine in the fridge and have no problem keeping the tins for quite a while with no difference in quality. Hope this helps.
601942
As already noted, there is an expiration/best by date on the container. The last jar I got off Amazon was only "best" for another couple of months. I went ahead and used it past the date and had no problems with it. I keep an eye on these for sales and such in the stores, too, and the last jar I bought from a store I managed to get one with a longer date. The store only had a few on hand and the other two were set to expire very soon. I believe Garden of Life might be doing away with this line and turning to their "Raw" line exclusively and I think this might be causing a shortage of long-shelf-life jars out there. I will probably try out the Raw Probiotics next time I'm in need due to this. As already noted, there is an expiration/best by date on the container. The last jar I got off Amazon was only "best" for another couple of months. I went ahead and used it past the date and had no problems with it. I keep an eye on these for sales and such in the stores, too, and the last jar I bought from a store I managed to get one with a longer date. The store only had a few on hand and the other two were set to expire very soon. I believe Garden of Life might be doing away with this line and turning to their "Raw" line exclusively and I think this might be causing... » Read More As already noted, there is an expiration/best by date on the container. The last jar I got off Amazon was only "best" for another couple of months. I went ahead and used it past the date and had no problems with it. I keep an eye on these for sales and such in the stores, too, and the last jar I bought from a store I managed to get one with a longer date. The store only had a few on hand and the other two were set to expire very soon. I believe Garden of Life might be doing away with this line and turning to their "Raw" line exclusively and I think this might be causing a shortage of long-shelf-life jars out there. I will probably try out the Raw Probiotics next time I'm in need due to this. « Show Less
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At the bottom of the can, there should be an expiration date imprinted to it. I just checked mine this morning. Hope this helps!
1715868
The expiration date is on the box, not the jar. On my previous purchase, the date was on the bottom of the box and read 06/14. The expiration date on the new jar I purchased is on the side of the box and reads 1/2015.
2161509
I never had a problem with the expiration date as I always ordered them only a couple of weeks before our annual pirate party. They arrive very quickly after you order them, so I would wait just to be on the safe side. I wish I could tell you what the shelf life is, but I don't know. My local supermarket (County Market) carries the large bags in the "Health Food Section". Maybe your local grocery store carries them, and you can get a better idea of the shelf life.
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I do not see an 'expired' or 'expiration date' on the can I have. I see a 'best before' date. It is on the bottom surface of the can. It is not on paper, it is actually printed on the metal bottom surface of the can. According to this website, it is the date after which the product starts to deteriorate in flavor. http://www.stilltasty.com/articles/view/5
2157713
I ordered my last one Jan. 2015, and the best by date on the bottle says 12/15. I don't know how long it's good after that. I use mine pretty quickly.
1011983
I bought a can June 2013. The expiration date is on the bottom of the can. Mine has a date of March 2016. The price I see here is a good price. I have my can with me at all times... Rarely do I have a sinus infection now and I use to live with a sinus infection all year long, lost all my life.
606570
I didn't check for an expiration date. Sorry. My last order is still good and it was placed 3 months ago. My most recent order was placed a month ago so I wouldn't run out.
757335
I ordered some last year, and it was already past the expiration date. When I contacted the seller, the reply was just...Don't worry about it. It's fine. I ended up throwing it out. Since then I've been told that they've discontinued it, so I guess they're just dumping their inventory. :(
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Oct 13...which is too soon. I use regularly but it will expire before I can use it all. (I bought 2)