Remember, most dates on packaged foods are not "expiration" dates. They are "Best if sold by" or sell by dates. The food is safe to eat for a period of time after that date. Milk, for example, can be good for a week to 10 days after the sell by date.
However, I can't think of a good excuse for having food that is months beyond the sell by date on the shelf. It seems that the store is opening itself up to tremendous liability. I believe Hannaford is one of the stores that won't give food that is at or beyond its sell by date to food pantries because of the liability. Strange. . . .
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