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Experts explain which condiments expire fastest. Learn safe storage and how long opened bottles last. See when to toss mayo, ranch, ketchup, BBQ sauce, and more. The fridge is prone to accumulating a ...

Have you ever done a deep clean of your fridge and noticed that the shelf doors have essentially turned into time capsules stashing condiments way past their expiration dates? Obviously, it’s time to ...

Stanislaus County inspectors conducted 63 health inspections in late May, at which violations like expired sour cream were observed. The majority of the 2,400 permitted food service establishments in ...

The fridge is prone to accumulating a lot of stuff. Besides the goodies from your regular shopping trip, you likely have leftovers, takeout containers, and plenty of condiments. Between ketchup and ...