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Can I use Welch's products past the "Best By" date?

It depends on the product:

Shelf-stable (unrefrigerated) juice beverages gradually lose their flavor and appearance after the “Best By” date. However, they remain safe to drink indefinitely as long as the safety seal is intact. In other words, you can drink Welch’s shelf-stable beverages after the Best By date if the seal is intact, and if you find the flavor and appearance to be acceptable.

Refrigerated juice beverages will begin to spoil after the Best By date, even when kept refrigerated. The more time passes, the more spoilage is likely to occur. Therefore, we do not recommend drinking Welch’s refrigerated beverages after the Best By date.

Note: Upon opening, Welch’s juice beverages (both shelf-stable and refrigerated) should be consumed within 7-10 days.