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[–] Godric@lemmy.world 23 points 1 month ago (7 children)

My grandpa was a Great Depression child. I remember my mom would have to dig through his pantry and throw out the expired food every time we visited, that man would throw nothing usable away ever.

[–] usrtrv@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Unopened dry food doesn't expire in most cases.* Nutrition and taste may get worse, but it's not harmful.

*(properly sealed, shelf stable, reasonable time frames)

[–] Godric@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Nah, 12 year old Nilla Wafers can go, actually

[–] usrtrv@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

They'll probably flavorless rocks, just dunk them in milk.

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