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Two people said to taste them, 1 said use within 1 month of past due date, while the other said if tasted rancid- feed to compost pile. One person has used Udi products, but crumbs, while still another said she wouldn't eat anything past the due date - but - doesn't like gluten free food anyway.One gal keeps opened crumbs in fridge & has used them 3 months after expiration date, no problem, while still someone stated since crumbs are made from stale bread-she makes her own crumbs-but said they'd be safe. One person used Schar bread crumbs-left rest in pantry, didn't hold up, became sour, next time put remainder in freezer, & that worked.The next 2 comments were as follows 1)if the product is past 30 days, won't be harmed, but Anne Lee ED.D.RDN.LD Prof. Mgr. for Dr. Schar U.S.A.-does not recommend it as the product would not be of quality & consistence of their usual standards. 2nd comment>>>>>>>>>
2)They would be fine with in the month & probably longer. However look at the label & see if there is any fat. If there is fat: 1. They should be put in the freezer or refrigerator & they will last past the expiration date. The date for something like this assuming that there is a low or 0 fat content is for quality-not necessarily for food safety. This goes for many items. Even items considered hazardous-will grow bacteria-I will use yogurt, sour cream & other items past the expiration date. Same with eggs. Also some products will have "best by"date. Again more of a quality issue than safety issue. This was by a registered & licensed dietitian/nutritionist from Jones Regional Medical CenterLastly, someone said to check the Chat website to see i there's anything on their dating system., unless product is perishable/preservative free, product dating is unregulated & solely a way for mfgs. to track inventory. Legally, they have nothing to do with food safety. If it's "shelf stable" item, may be packaged with nitrogen in the bag which prevents spoilage. If that's the case, date on package would be a BEST or SELL by date rather than a use/eat by date. Product may not be as fresh as it could be it should be safe to eat, especially if you are using it to make something. With G/F bread, that could be french toast or dried crumbs/cubes for breading or stuffing. If there is no moisture in the product, like cereal, it should be shelf stable.
Thank you one & all who replied with great comments.Donna/Florida
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