Vendor Category Brand/Item
Code
Type
Code Explanation
Code
Location(s) (each,
inner, case, all)
Storage Temp
Shelf Life at Production
SAS Minimum
Guarantee to
Customer
Abbott Nutrition (DOT)
Grocery Similac Best By Open Dated each Ambient 456 Days 30 Days
Absopure Water Co
Grocery Absopure Water Best By Best by date on each bottle case, each Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
Acco Brands USA LLC
GM/HBC paper & envelopes n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Adams R.L Plastics
Grocery Plates n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Advance Pierre Foods -
See Hillshire (acquired 2018)
Frozen
Affy Tapple
Convenience
60046-6 AFFY TAP
CARMEL APL1-24CT
AFFYT
Sell By Open each Ambient 14 Days 7 Days
Ajinomoto Windsor
Dairy/Frozen Tai Pei items Best By Open Dated each, case Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
AJM Packaging Corp.
GM/HBC bags & paper plates n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Albanese Confectionery
Candy/Snacks Bulk Albanese Candy
Julian
Production Date
Example: MFG DATE 6029
First number is last digit of year produced (6=2016)
Last three digits= Julian date produced (029= Jan
29th)
case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Albanese Confectionery
Candy/Snacks Albanese non-bulk Best By Open Dated MM/DD/YYYY each, case Ambient n/a - use expiration date 30 Days
Albie's Food Products
Dairy/Frozen Albie's Pasty and Calzone
Julian
Production date
Example: 18006 = First two digits=year produced
(18=2018), last three digits=julian date produced
(006=Jan 6th)
case Frozen 365 Days, thawed 3-5 Days 14 Days
Alliance Design
Candy/Snacks Displays n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Alligator Ice Cups
Convenience Cups n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Alligator Ice/Frozen
Convenience All
Production Date
Code
Example: 070117 First 2 digits month; next 2 digits
day; last 2 digits year
each, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
American Italian Pasta
Grocery Mueller Noodles Best By Open Dated DDMMMYYYY each, case Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
American Licorice Co
Candy/Snacks Sour Punch Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
American Licorice Co
Candy/Snacks Red Vines Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
American Snuff (RJR)
Tobacco Cougar, Levi Garrett
Production Date
Code
Example: 223586E7
Second to last character=month produced (A=Jan.
Skips I)
Last character=year produced (7=2017)
each, case Ambient 5 Months 30 Days
American Snuff (RJR)
Tobacco Grizzly, Hawken, Kodiak
Production Date
Code
Example: T00428A0
Second to last character=month produced (A=Jan.
Skips I, M=Dec)
Last character=year produced (0=2020)
each, case Ambient 5 Months (4 Months After Mfg Code Date) 14 Days
Amplify Brands (DOT)
Candy/Snacks
SkinnyPop Cheddar,
SkinnyPop Jalapeno,
SkinnyPop Original,
SkinnyPop Pepper Jack,
Paqui
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Date Code Information by Vendor
Revised 09/01/2022
(revised monthly)
Guarantees by Product Type
Minimum Guarantee to Customers:
Ambient product, including Cigarettes - 30 days.
Moist snuff – 14 days.
Fruit – Apples / Oranges (7 days), Bananas (5 days).
Dairy – 14 days, except yogurt (7 days) & Milk (8 days)
Hostess – 21 days
Frozen – 30 days
Amplify Brands (DOT)
Candy/Snacks
SkinnyPop Microwave
Butter, SkinnyPop
Microwave Sea salt
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Amy's Kitchen
Dairy/Frozen Amy's Candy Bars Best By
Example: BEST BEFORE JAN 2017
There is also a lot code on case.
Example: 10c117A
Digit 3=month produced (C=March)
Digit 4 and 5=day of month produced (11=11th)
Digit 6=year (7=2017)
each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Amy's Kitchen
Dairy/Frozen
Amy's Grocery (meals,
beans, burritos)
Best By
Example: BEST BEFORE JAN 2017
There is also a lot code on case.
Example: 10c117A
Digit 3=month produced (C=March)
each, case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Ani Energy
Grocery
Ani Energy Black Cherry,
Ani Energy Lemon Lime
Best By mm/dd/yyyy best by date each Ambient 730 days
ANTHONY-THOMAS
CANDY
CANDY
Peanut Butter and
Chocolate Buckeyes
Best by,
Production Date
Code
Example: 18123: 18=year of prodution, 123=julian
day / 1230123 123= production date 0=year 123=pack
date
each, case, On case and
available underneath
each box.
55-65 9 months
Arcobasso (DOT)
Convenience
Arcobasso Chipotle,
Arcobasso Ranch
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Arcobasso (DOT)
Convenience
Arcobasso BBQ, Arcobasso
Mustard
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Arizona Beverages
Grocery
Arizona Big cans, Arizona
Gallons
Best by,
production date
code
Example: BBD BEST BY MM/DD/YYYY M34217
M=plant, next three numbers=Julian date produced
(342=Dec 8th), next two digits=year produced
(17=2017)
each, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Arizona Beverages
Grocery Tallboy
Production Date
Code
Example: WW 34217
342=Julian date produced (342=Dec 8th)
next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
OR
Example: UB1342170110
UB1=line code
342=Julian date produced (342=Dec 8th)
Next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
each, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Arizona Beverages
Grocery BIB (98085-4)
Production Date
Code
Example: WW 34217
342=Julian date produced (342=Dec 8th)
next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
OR
Example: UB1342170110
UB1=line code
342=Julian date produced (342=Dec 8th)
Next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
case Ambient 12 months 30 Days
Arizona Beverages
Grocery
Chips and Salsa, Chips and
Nacho Cheese
Production Date
Code
Example: WW 34217
342=Julian date produced (342=Dec 8th)
next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
OR
Example: UB1342170110
UB1=line code
342=Julian date produced (342=Dec 8th)
Next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
each, case Ambient 12 months 30 Days
Arizona Beverages
Grocery Fruit Snacks
Production Date
Code
Example: WW 34217
342=Julian date produced (342=Dec 8th)
next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
OR
Example: UB1342170110
UB1=line code
342=Julian date produced (342=Dec 8th)
Next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
each, case Ambient 18 months 30 Days
Armored Autogroup
GM/HBC
Armor All, STP Auto
products
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Armour- Eckrich Meats
Dairy/Frozen
Eckrich meats, Lunchmaker
meats, Margherti
Sell By Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use sell by date 14 Days
Aryzta
Bakery Otis Muffins
Julian
Production Date
Example: 8CA360A1 First digit=year produced
(8=2018). Next 2 letters = plant location. Next three
digits=Julian date produced (360 = Dec 25).
case / pkg Frozen 365 Days Frozen, 35 Days from thaw 30 Days
Aryzta
Bakery Cooky OS
Julian
Production Date
Example: 8CA360A1 First digit=year produced
(8=2018). Next 2 letters = plant location. Next three
digits=Julian date produced (360 = Dec 25).
case / pkg Frozen 365 Days Frozen, 1 Day from thaw 30 Days
Associated Distributors
GM/HBC
phone chargers, earbuds,
Sunglasses, data cables
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Atkinson Candy Co
Candy/Snacks
Chick O Stick 36 ct, 60 ct,
24 ct, Peanut Butter Bars,
Sophie Mae
Best By
Best By date is open dated. Also has a production
date code (YY MM DD shift)
All Ambient 7 Months 30 Days
Atkinson Candy Co
Candy/Snacks
39102-6 CHICK O STICK
4.5Z BAG
Best By
Best By date is open dated. Also has a production
date code (YY MM DD shift)
All Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Atkinson Candy Co
Candy/Snacks
Slo Poke Bar, Chewy
Caramel Shipper, Retro
Shipper
Best By
Best By date is open dated. Also has a production
date code (YY MM DD shift)
all Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Atlantic VVO
GM/HBC Hemp CBD
Julian
Production Date
Example: 18123 18=2018, 123=julian day. Julian Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Auntie Ems Bakery
Bakery Auntie Em's Bakery Items Expiration Date Open Dated case Frozen 6 Months 30 Days
Austin's
Grocery
HyTop Ammonia, HyTop
Liquid Laundry
Julian
Production Date
Example: 614410PA-1 15:30
First two digits=year produced (16=2016)
Next three digits=Julian date produced (144=May
23rd) Rest of code is plant code
each, inner Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Austin's
Grocery HyTop Bleach
Julian
Production Date
Example: 614410PA-1 15:30
First two digits=year produced (16=2016)
Next three digits=Julian date produced (144=May
23rd) Rest of code is plant code
each, inner Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Awake Chocolate
Candy/Snacks Awake Chocolate Best Before Open Dated case, each Ambient 15 Months 30 Days
Awake Chocolate
Candy/Snacks Awake Granola Best Before Open Dated case, each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
B & G Foods (DOT)
Convenience Ortega Nacho Cheese Best By Open Dated each Ambient 455 Days 30 Days
Bare Snacks
Candy/Snacks Bare Snacks Fruit Chips Best By Open Dated each Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Ballpark (See Hillshire)
Convenience
Barilla (DOT)
Grocery Barilla Penne Marinara Best By Open Dated all Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Barkley Beverage (Bills)
Convenience
22838-9 BIL LEMONADE
MIX 12-1LB 2415 ;
22839-7 BIL STRW-LEMN
MIX 12-1LB 2420
Production Open Dated case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Baronet Coffee
Convenience Coffee
Julian
Production Date
First two digits year; next 3 digits day. Ex 16003XXX =
Jan 3, 2016
each, case Ambient no official expiration. 30 Days
Bar's Product
GM/HBC
Bar Leak Automotive
Products
Julian
Production Date
Julian code located on each and case each, case Ambient 4 Years 30 Days
Bausch & Lomb
GM/HBC
Bausch & Lomb Saline
solution
Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Bayer (DOT)
GM/HBC
Alive, Afrin, Alka, Bayer,
Claritin, Midol, Solarcaine,
Philips Milk/Mag
Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Bee International
Candy/Snacks
Dizzy Pops, Carn Pops, Got
your Nose Egg, Mike & Ike
tube, Sweetheart/Nerd Tin,
Candy Tube w/Corn,
Halloween Ring Pop, Candy
Shot Glass, Santa Beard
Pop
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
Bee International
Candy/Snacks Nesquick Tumbler Set Best By Open Dated each Ambient 550 Days 30 Days
Beer Nuts Inc.
Candy/Snacks Beer Nuts Cans Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Beer Nuts Inc.
Candy/Snacks Beer Nuts Bags and Jars Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
BEF Foods
Frozen
Bel Brands (DOT)
Grocery
Cheese Dippers, Babybel
Cheese
Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 75 Days 14 Days
Bell Carter (DOT)
Convenience Sliced Black Olives Use By Open Dated each Ambient 1460 Days 30 Days
Belgian Boys
Candy/Snacks Pressel, Stroopwafel Expiration Date Open Dated case, each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Belgian Boys
Candy/Snacks THINSTR Expiration Date Open Dated case, each Ambient 275 Days 30 Days
Bellaricos Pizza (DOT)
Convenience Bellaricos Pizza MFR Date Open Dated each, case Frozen
180 Days Frozen / 10 Days Refrigerated / 2-3
hours in heater
30 Days
Bellisio Foods Inc.
Dairy/Frozen Budget pasta, Michelina's
Julian
Production Date
Example: BJ6031D11
Third digit=year produced (6=2016) Next three
digits=Julian date produced (031=Jan 31st) Also
has Best By date on side panel
each Frozen 12 Months 30 Days
Bemis Performing
Packaging
GM/HBC Pak-a-Sak Ice Bag n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Berry Plastics
GM/HBC Cups, Lids n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Best Maid Cookie
Company
Bakery
BM Bites Fruity Crispy, BM
Bites Marshmallow Crispy,
BM Fruity Crispy IW, BM
Marshmallow Crispy IW, BM
Marshmallow M&M IW, BM
Marshmallow Crispy
Chocolate IW
Julian
Production Date
Example: 102181002411801
First three numbers are Julian date produced
(102=April 12). Next two digits=year produced
(18=2018)
all Frozen 15 Months frozen, 21 Days thawed 30 Days
Best Maid Cookie
Company
Bakery
BM Bites PB Crispy, BM
Marshmallow Crispy PB IW
Julian
Production Date
Example: 102181002411801
First three numbers are Julian date produced
(102=April 12). Next two digits=year produced
(18=2018)
all Frozen 15 Months frozen, 28 Days thawed 30 Days
Best Maid Cookie
Company
Bakery BM Brownies
Julian
Production Date
Example: 102181002411801
First three numbers are Julian date produced
(102=April 12). Next two digits=year produced
(18=2018)
all Frozen 15 Months frozen, 14 Days thawed 30 Days
Best Maid Cookie
Company
Bakery IW COOKIES
Julian
Production Date
Example: 102181002411801
First three numbers are Julian date produced
(102=April 12). Next two digits=year produced
(18=2018)
all Frozen 18 Months frozen, 10 Days thawed 30 Days
Best Maid Cookie
Company
Bakery
Edible Brownie Batter-17571-
4 BM COOKY DGH BRWNI
16-3.5Z & 17594-3 BM
COOKY DGH CH CHP16-
3.5Z
Best By
Open Dated MM/DD/YYYY
Also has Julian Date YDDD
all Frozen 210 Days frozen, 150 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Beverage Solutions
(DOT)
Convenience PS Creamer Use By Open Dated all Ambient 182 Days 30 Days
Beverage Solutions
(DOT)
Convenience PS Splenda, PS Sugar Use By Open Dated all Ambient 1095 Days 30 Days
Beyond Better Foods
Candy/Snacks
Cloud10 Marshmallow
Treats
Best By Open Dated YYYY/MM/DD all Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
BIC Corporation- Lighters
GM/HBC Lighters and Refills n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
BIC Corporation- Shavers
GM/HBC Shavers n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
BIC Pen Corporation
GM/HBC Pens & Stylus n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Bigelow Inc
Convenience Tea Bags
Production Date
Code
Last 3 digits of code. Example - XXXXXX1A7. First
digit is day of month; 2nd digit is month (A-Jan, B-Feb,
etc.); 3rd digit is year = Jan 1, 2017.
inner box, case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Bill Knapps LLC
Grocery Dunker Doughnuts
MFR date & Sell
By date
Not coded, open. case Frozen 270 Days. 7 Days ambient. 30 Days
Black Buffalo Inc
/Cheyenne International
Tobacco
Black Buffalo Wintergreen
Long Cut
Production
AA / BB / CC / DOD / WGLC (AA=year of Black
Buffalo operation (A= 2015, B= 2016…,F=2020). BB=
month of manufacture, CC=date of manufacture,
DOD=batch numberon date of manufacture,
WGLC="Wintergreen Long Cut")
Each Ambient 3 months n/a
Blake's Seed Based LLC
Snacks
Blake's Snack Bars, protein
bars
Best Before Open Dated YYYY/MM/DD all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Blistex Inc.
GM/HBC Blistex lip balm n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Bloomfield
Convenience Coffee Pots/ equipment n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Blount Foods
Dairy/Frozen Panera Soups Expiration Date MMDDYYYY each Refrigerated 70 Days 14 Days
Blount Foods
Dairy/Frozen
Blounts Family Kitchen
Bowls
Expiration Date MMDDYYYY each Refrigerated 63 Days 14 Days
BLU - ITG
Tobacco Blu n/a n/a each Ambient
No official expiration. Contact ITG sales rep if
questioning if outdated
30 Days
Blue Diamond Growers
Candy/Snacks
Blue Diamond Almonds
Cans
Best By
Open Dated
cases also have Julian production date
all Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Blue Diamond Growers
Candy/Snacks
Blue Diamond Almonds
Bags/Tubes
Best By
Open Dated
cases also have Julian production date
all Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Bob Evans Foods (BEF)
Convenience BW Sandwiches Julian
Example: 4089. 1st dig = year (2014); last 3 dig = day
of yr (Mar-30)
all Frozen 1 Year 30 Days
Bob Evans Foods (BEF)
Convenience
96456-5 BOB E BRKFST
BAKE 4-5# 4739;
Julian Modified
Example: 2 6095 20:37. 2nd dig = year (2016), next 3
digits = day of yr (Apr 5).
case Frozen 1 Year 30 Days
Bob Evans Foods (BEF)
Convenience
28175-1 BOB E ITAL SAUS
LINK 1-50CT 4359
Julian Modified
Example: 4089 L1 14. 1st dig = year (2014); next 3
digits = day of yr (Mar 30).
case Frozen 180 Days - 6 Months 30 Days
Bon Appetit Pastry (BAP)
Bakery
Danish, Cinnamon rolls,
Muffins, Sliced cakes, Pan
De Queso, Semita, Sweet
Roll Picon
Julian
Production
Modified
Example: 7325
First number=year produced (7=2017) Next
three digits=reverse Julian date produced (325= Feb
9th)
case Frozen (freeze on arrival) Frozen - 1 Year / 28 days from thaw 30 Days
Bosco's Pizza (DOT)
Frozen Bosco Pizza Breadstick Best By Open Dated all Frozen 270 Days 30 Days
Boyer Bros Incorporated
Candy/Snacks Boyer Mallo Cups Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
BP Pro/ PB&J Design Inc.
GM/HBC Beer Pong Balls n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Brill, CSM Bakery Prod
Convenience Muffins; 35527-5, 35528-3 Best By Expiration date; Mth/Day/Year case Frozen 365 days frozen at production; 5-7 days thawed n/a
Brown Paper Goods
GM/HBC liners, deli papers, bags n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Brownie Brittle (DOT)
Candy/Snacks Brownie Brittle Best By Open Dated all Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Brown's Oil Service
GM/HBC Marathon Oil
Production Date
Code
Example: P1 32915 49231 1749
Third through seventh digit=date produced (32915=
3/29/15)
each Ambient 4 Years 30 Days
Bud's Best
Candy/Snacks Vanilla Wafers (32797-2)
Production Date
Code
Example: 07181731
First two digits=month produced (07=July) Next
two digits=date produced (18th) Next
two digits=year produced (17=2017)
each Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Bud's Best
Candy/Snacks
Uncle Al's & all other Bud's
best Items
Production Date
Code
Example: 07181731
First two digits=month produced (07=July) Next
two digits=date produced (18th) Next
two digits=year produced (17=2017)
each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Bug Juice
Grocery Bug Juice
Julian
Production Date
Example: 17031 1113 OB
First two digits=year produced (17=2017)
Next three digits=Julian date produced(031=Jan 31st)
each, case Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
Bumble Bee Foods
Grocery
Bumble Bee Oysters (18630-
9 & 186317), Bruns
Sardines in Sauce (69964-0
& 39755-5)
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Bumble Bee Foods
Grocery
Bruns Sardines in oil (69965-
9 & 87484-1)
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 5 Years 30 Days
Bumble Bee Foods
Grocery
Bumble Bee Salad Kits
(56979-8 & 56980-1, 56972-
0 & 56977-1), Bumble Bee
Sensations (18628-7, 18627-
9)
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Bunn-O-Matic Equip
Equipment Equipment n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Burry Equal (DOT)
Grocery Equal Sweetener Use By Open Dated all Ambient 1095 Days 30 Days
Burry Foods (DOT)
Grocery Bagels Use By Open Dated all Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
Cadence Gourmet LLC
Dairy/Frozen Cadence Kiitchen Items Best By Open Dated MMDDYYY inner, case Frozen 18 Months 30 Days
Calico Brands Inc.
GM/HBC Lighters n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Calico Cottage Inc
Grocery Rack n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Camino Real Kitchen
Dairy/Frozen Burritos IW, Tinas Rolls
Julian
Production Date
Left to right Julian date coding each, case Frozen 365 Days Frozen 30 Days
Campbell Co
Grocery
Carrot Mango V8, V8 Fusion
Pom/Blu, V8 Fusion Str/Ban,
V8 Healthy Green, V8 SP
Strw/Lem
Best if Used By Open dated MMM DD YYYY case, each Ambient 274 Days 30 Days
Campbell Co
Grocery
V8 Enr Pch/man, V8 SP
Berry, V8 Sp Frt Mdly, V8 Sp
Str/Kiwi, V8 Sp Tropical,
Camp SAH soups
Best if Used By Open dated MMM DD YYYY case, each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Campbell Co
Grocery
Campbell's Chili, Campbell's
Chunki Soup, Campbells
RW MW Soups,
Best if Used By Open dated MMM DD YYYY case, each Ambient 426 Days 30 Days
Campbell Co
Grocery
92506-3 CAMP V8 JUICE
12- 12Z, 92507-1 CAMP
V8 JUICE HOT 12- 12Z,
53719-5 CAMP TOMATO
JUICE 8- 32Z, 17420-3
@CAMP TOMATO JUICE 1-
32Z, 53718-7 CAMP V8
JUICE PLST 8- 32Z, 17425-
4 @CAMP V8 JUICE 1-
32Z
Best if Used By Open dated MMM DD YYYY case, each Ambient 456 Days 30 Days
Campbell Co
Grocery
Tomato juice can, V8 hot
juice can, Prego, Raviolis,
Spaghetti-O, Spaghetti,
17365-7 CAMP TOMATO
JUICE 12- 46Z, 56832-5
@CAMP TOMATO JUICE 1-
46Z
Best if Used By Open dated MMM DD YYYY case, each Ambient 548 Days 30 Days
Campbell Co
Grocery
Campbell's Gravy, Pork &
beans, Swanson Products,
Campbell's regular soups
Best if Used By Open dated MMM DD YYYY case, each Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
Campofrio Food Group
(DOT)
Grocery Panino Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Candyrific
Candy/Snacks
M&M chocolates, Skittles
candies
Julian
Production Date
Example: 21413MY
First three digits=Julian date produced (214=August
2nd) Next two digits=year produced (13=2013)
all Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Candyrific
Candy/Snacks Gumballs
Julian
Production Date
Example: 21413MY
First three digits=Julian date produced (214=August
2nd) Next two digits=year produced (13=2013)
all Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Cape Sales Solutions Inc
GM/HBC Gloves, hats n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Captivating Headwear
GM/HBC Hats n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Car Freshener
Corporation
GM/HBC
Little Tree Air Fresheners
and incense
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Cargill Truvia (DOT)
Convenience Truvia Packets Best By Open Dated all Ambient 1095 Days 30 Days
Carl Buddig & Company
Dairy/Frozen Buddig Meats Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated 75 Days 30 Days
Carolina Nut
Candy/Snacks Carolina Nut Best By Open Dated each, case Ambient 330 Days 30 Days
Caribbean Cream
Grocery Drinks Play 12-10z Expiration Date Actual Date (ex 07/01/2017) each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Caribbean Cream
Convenience BIB, FCB, Pour-over
Production Date
Code
Actual Date (ex 07/01/2017) each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Caribbean Cream
Convenience Frappe Powder
Production Date
Code
Actual Date (ex 07/01/2017) each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Cascades Tissue
Grocery Toilet paper products n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Celsius
Grocery Celsius Water Production Date Open Dated case Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Central Snacks
Candy/Snacks
UDF 2.5oz Original Pork
Rinds
Best By Date /
Lot number
front of bag: 18123: 18=Year of production, 123=julian
day
72321G:72321= Sell By Date G= Code for Production
date
case Ambient 120 days n/a
Chargetab Inc
GM/HBC Chargetab Production Date EXP Year/Month each Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
Charms Company
Candy/Snacks Sugar Daddy
Production Date
Code
Example: A 105
First letter=Month produced (A=Jan, B=Feb). Next two
number=Day of month produced (10=10th)
Last number=year produced (5=2015)
inner, case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Charms Company
Candy/Snacks
Sugar Babies, Charms Fluffy
Suff, Andes Bits, Andes
Pieces, Andes Mints, Andes
Peppermint Crunch, Andes
Toffee
Production Date
Code
Example: A 105
First letter=Month produced (A=Jan, B=Feb). Next two
number=Day of month produced (10=10th)
Last number=year produced (5=2015)
inner, case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Charms Company
Candy/Snacks Charm's Blow Pops
Production Date
Code
Example: A 105
First letter=Month produced (A=Jan, B=Feb). Next two
number=Day of month produced (10=10th)
Last number=year produced (5=2015)
inner, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Chas N Sledd Co
GM/HBC Deli Wrap n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Chattanooga Bakery
(DOT)
Candy/Snacks
Moon Pie Chocolate, Moon
Pie Vanilla
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Chattanooga Bakery
(DOT)
Candy/Snacks Moon Pie Pecan Best By Open Dated all Ambient 120 Days 30 Days
Chattem Consumer
Products
GM/HBC Ducolax, Zantac Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Cheesewich Factory
(Registry Steaks &
Seafood)
Convenience
10061-7 CH/WH SMKD
STRING CH24- 1Z CH18;
10050-1 CH/WH STRING
CHS 24- 1Z CH17
Use By (open) Open Dated each, case Refrigerated 6 Months 14 Days
Cheesewich Factory
(Registry Steaks &
Seafood)
Convenience Curds Use By (open) Open Dated each, case Refrigerated 6 Months 14 Days
Cheesewich Factory
(Registry Steaks &
Seafood)
Convenience Cheesewich line Use By (open) Open Dated each, case Refrigerated 10 Months 14 Days
Cheesewich Factory
(Registry Steaks &
Seafood)
Convenience
12140-1 CHEESEWICH
BCN EGG 12/3.6Z CH19
Use By (open) Open Dated each, case Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Chef Requested Foods
(DOT)
Grocery
Meats - (beef, sirloin,
chopped beef, pork chop,
chicken breast, steak strip)
Julian
Production
Example - 1457A. 145 is the sequential day of the
year (May 25), 7 indicates Year = May 25, 2017.
all Frozen 1 Year 30 Days
Chef's Cut Real Jerky
Candy/Snacks Chef's Cut Best By Open Dated each, case Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Chemco Corporation
GM/HBC Cleaners Production Date
Products don't technically expire, but best if used
within two years from production date on each cleaner.
each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Chemco Corporation
GM/HBC PH Test Strips Expiration Date Actual date on card inside the strip each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Cherry Central
Grocery
HyTop Apple Juice
Concentrate
Julian
Production Date
Example: 714030 0800
First number is year produced (7=2017)
Fourth, fifth and sixth number=Julian Date produced
(030=Jan 30th)
each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Cherry Central
Grocery HyTop Applesauce
Julian
Production Date
Example: 714030 0800
First number is year produced (7=2017)
Fourth, fifth and sixth number=Julian Date produced
(030=Jan 30th)
each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Cheyenne
Tobacco Cheyenne
Production Date
Code
Example: 19314 A09L7
Located on bottom of each pack
Second to last character=month produced
(Jan=A…Dec=L)
Last character=year produced (7=2017)
each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Cheyenne
Tobacco Klondike
Production Date
Code
Example: LOT G72411
Located on bottom of each can
First Letter=Month produced (G=July)
Second digit=year produced (7=2017)
each Ambient 1 Year 14 Days
Chicago Bar Company
DBA RXBAR
Candy/Snacks RXBAR protein bars Best By Open Dated MM DD YYYY all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Chinook Seedery
Snacks Chinook Sunflower Seeds Expiration Date Open Dated MMDDYY each Ambient 13 Months 30 Days
Chobani (DOT)
Grocery
Chobani Drinks, Chobani
Flip Caramel, Chobani
Greek Black Cherry,
Chobani Greek Blueberry,
Chobani Greek Plain
Use By Open Dated each Refrigerated 60 Days 7 Days
Chobani (DOT)
Grocery
Chobani Flip Almond,
Chobani Flip Key Lime,
Chobani Flip PB, Chobani
Greek Peach, Chobani
Greek Pineapple, Chobani
Greek Pomegranate
Chobani Greek Strawberry
Use By Open Dated each Refrigerated 60 Days 7 Days
Chuckanut Bay Foods
Grocery
16964-1 C8 HARIBO
GOLDBEARS 72-4Z 79928;
20055-7 CHEESECAKE
NEW YORK 6-3.5Z 2901;
19693-2 CHEESECAKE
PUMPKIN 6-3.5Z 2908
NA NA NA Frozen 12 Months Frz, 7 Days Slacked 30 Days
Church Dwight
GM/HBC Trojan Expiration Date Actual expiration date on base panel each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Church Dwight
GM/HBC Ora Jel Expiration Date Actual expiration date All Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Church Dwight
GM/HBC Close Up Toothpaste Expiration Date Actual expiration date All Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Claey's Candy Inc.
Candy/Snacks Claey's Hard Candy
Julian
Production Date
Example: 8044
First number is one number in advance of year
produced (8=2017). Next three digits=Julian day
produced (044=Feb 13th)
all Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Claey's Candy Inc.
Candy/Snacks Caley's Fudge
Julian
Production Date
Example: 8044
First number is one number in advance of year
produced (8=2017). Next three digits=Julian day
produced (044=Feb 13th)
all Ambient 4 Months 30 Days
Classic Delight Inc.
Frozen
85598-7 BUN KAISER IW
48-2.5Z 1894
Julian
Production Date
Julian-4 digit code. 1st digit is year; last 3 is day. Ex
7003 = Jan 3, 2017.
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen-9 Months. Refrigerated -7 Days. 30 Days
Classic Delight Inc.
Frozen
All Sandwiches except Hot
Dog
Julian
Production Date
Julian-4 digit code. 1st digit is year; last 3 is day. Ex
7003 = Jan 3, 2017.
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen-9 Months. Refrigerated -14 Days. 30 Days
Classic Delight Inc.
Frozen
86469-2 CLS DLIT HOTDG
IW 12-3.7 71260
Julian
Production Date
Julian-4 digit code. 1st digit is year; last 3 is day. Ex
7003 = Jan 3, 2017.
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen-12 Months. Refrigerated-25 Days. 30 Days
Clif Bar Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Clif Nut Butter Filled, Clif
Whey Protein, original Clif
Bar, Clif Builders, Luna bars
Best By Open Dated DDMMMYY all Ambient 335 Days 30 Days
Clorox - Burt's Bees
GM/HBC Burt's Bees
Julian
Production Date
Example: X0301712
First three numbers=Julian date produced (030=Jan
30th)
Next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
each Ambient 1095 Days 30 Days
Clorox Co
Grocery
Glad bags, Handi Wipes,
Glad Wrap, Clorox Wipes,
409 Spray, Liquid Plumer,
Pine Sol, SOS Pads, Clorox
Liquid Bleach
Julian
Production Date
Example: X0301712
First three numbers=Julian date produced (030=Jan
30th)
Next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
each Ambient n/a n/a
Clorox Co
Grocery Hidden Valley Dry Ranch
Julian
Production Date
/ Best By Date
Example: X0301712
First three numbers=Julian date produced (030=Jan
30th)
Next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
Also has Lot code with open dated Best By Date
each Ambient 290 Days 30 Days
Clorox Kingsford
Grocery
Kingsford Charcoal,
Matchlight Charcoal
Julian
Production Date
Example: X0301712
First three numbers=Julian date produced (030=Jan
30th)
Next two digits=year produced (17=2017)
each Ambient n/a n/a
Coca Cola Company
Convenience Ambient 30 Days
Coleman Company
GM/HBC Coleman Liquid Fuel Production Date Actual Date each Ambient 8 to 10 Years 30 Days
Coles Bakery Inc.
Dairy/Frozen Coles Products Best By Open Dated all Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
Colgate (DOT)
GM/HBC Colgate Toothbrush n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Colgate (DOT)
GM/HBC Colgate Original Toothpaste Expiration Date Open Dated DD MMM YY each Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
Colgate (DOT)
GM/HBC
Colgate Total Toothpaste,
Irish Spring Bar, Lady
Speedstick, Menn Speed
Expiration Date Open Dated DDMMMYY each Ambient 1080 Days 30 Days
Colibri
GM/HBC Lighters n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Commonwealth
Tobacco
White Cat, Supreme Sweet,
Muriel Coronella, AC Green,
Miami Suites, Dutch Master,
Tampa, El Pro, Phil, Hav-A-
Tampa, Backwoods, Don
Diego, Montecristo, Romeo
& Juliet, Churchill, Premier
Production Date
Code
Example: L16
First letter is month produced (L=Dec) Two
digits=year produced (16=2016)
each, case Ambient
No official expiration. Contact ITG sales rep if
questioning if outdated
30 Days
Compass Minerals- Salt
Grocery Safestep Rock Salt n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Conagra Banquet
Frozen
Banquet Fried Chicken,
Banquet Chicken Breast
Tenders
Best By Open Dated all Frozen 360 Days 30 Days
Conagra Banquet
Frozen
Banquet Chicken Nuggets,
Banquet Chicken Fingers,
Banquet Salisbury Steak,
Banquet Meatloaf, Banquet
Turkey, Banquet BBQ,
Banquet Pot Pie
Best By Open Dated all Frozen 540 Days 30 Days
Conagra (Hunt-Wesson
FDS)
Convenience JHS Juice Fountain Syrup Best By Open Dated all Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Conagra (Hunt-Wesson
FDS)
Convenience Wesson Veg. Oil Best By Open Dated all Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Conagra (Hunt-Wesson
FDS)
Convenience
Hunt Ketchup, Hunt Tomato
Paste, Manwhich Sauce,
Hunt Spaghetti Sauce
Traditional
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 630 Days 30 Days
Conagra (Hunt-Wesson
FDS)
Convenience
Hunt Stewed Tomatoes,
Hunt Whole Peeled
Tomatoes, Hunt Sliced
Tomatoes
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 630 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Grocery LA choy Soy Sauce Best By Open Dated all Ambient 1080 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Wolf Hot Dog Sauce, CBAD
Pizza Sauce, CBAD
Beefaroni, CBAD Lasagna,
CHAD Ravioli, CBAD
Spaghetti with Meatball
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Grocery Swiss Miss Best By Open Dated all Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Grocery
HC Soups, CBAD Mini MW
Cups
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Grocery Pam Veg Best By Open Dated all Ambient 480 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Slim Jim Maple Bacon Jerky,
Slim Jim Hickory Smoked
Bacon Jerky, Slim Jim
Original Jerky, Slim Jim
Turkey Jerky, DVD Ranch,
DVD Pumpkin Seeds, Slim
Jim Turkey Stick, Slim Jim
Mesquite, Slim Jim Carne
Asada, Hunt Snack Packs
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Slim Jim Smoked Deli Stick,
Slim Jim Original Beef Stick
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks
DVD Trail Mix, DVD Jumbo,
DVD Sunflower Jumbo,
Andy Capp, Orville
Redenbacher Popcorn,
CBAD MW Mac and
Cheese, Gul Mustard Spicy
Brown, Jiffy Popcorn,
Anderson Pretzels PB
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks Slim Jim Pepperoni Bites Best By Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Slim Jim Cheesesteak, Slim
Jim Buffalo wing, Slim Jim
Cali Taco, Slim Jim
Premium, Slim Jim Mild
Handpack, Slim Jim Original
Counter Unit, Slim Jim
Giant, Slim Jim Monster,
Slim Jim Gable, Slim Jim
Cracked Pepper, Slim Jim
BBQ, Slim Jim Sweet Hot
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks Slim Jim Turkey Best By Open Dated all Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Slim Jim Cali Taco Beef
Cheese
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Slim Jim with Cheese, Pen
Sausage
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Conagra Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Anderson Pretzels Pieces,
Mini Twists, Braids, Thin
Sticks
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 150 Days 30 Days
Conagra (Thanasi)
Candy/Snacks
BIGS Kernels, Duke's Steak
Strips & Brisket Strips
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Conagra (Thanasi)
Candy/Snacks
BIGS Sunflower Seeds,
Duke's Sausage Shorty's
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 14 Months 30 Days
ConAgra (DOT)
Frozen Buttermilk Biscuits Use By Open Dated all Frozen 360 Days 30 Days
Concord Confections Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Concord Quench Gum, Cry
Baby Chewy candy
Production Date
Code
Example: A 105
First letter=Month produced (A=Jan, B=Dec). Next two
number=Day of month produced (10=10th)
Last number=year produced (5=2015)
inner, case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Concord Confections Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Concord Wax products,
Concord Gum Balls,
Concord Twist Wrapped
gum, Concord Novelty gum,
Concord Sugar Free Gum,
Razzles, Concord Novelty
Production Date
Code
Example: A 105
First letter=Month produced (A=Jan, B=Dec). Next two
number=Day of month produced (10=10th)
Last number=year produced (5=2015)
inner, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Country Fresh Meats
(DOT)
Dairy/Frozen
Country Fresh LandJager
Stk, Turkey Breast, Turkey
Drumstick
Best By Open Dated MM.DD.YY each Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Country Fresh Meats
(DOT)
Dairy/Frozen
Country Fresh Pork Chop,
Country Fresh Beef stick
and Colby Cheese curds,
Country Ffresh Beef Stick
and String Cheese, Country
Freshe Beef Stick and Jack
Best By Open Dated MM.DD.YY each Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Country Fresh Meats
(DOT)
Dairy/Frozen
Country Fresh Beef Stick
Bites and White cheese
curds, Country Fresh Meats
Starter Kit
Best By Open Dated MM.DD.YY each Refrigerated 80 Days 14 Days
Conv. Valet/ Mech. Serv
GM/HBC Banana Boat Sunscreen
Julian
Production Date
Example: 1700137
Code is imprinted on crimped part of tube
First two digits=year produced (17=2017) Next three
digits=Julian date produced (001=Jan 1st)
each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Conv. Valet/ Mech. Serv
GM/HBC Chap ice tub Production Date
Actual production date on bottom of sphere.
each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Conv. Valet/ Mech. Serv
GM/HBC ELF cosmetic display n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Cookies N Milk, Inc.
Grocery
Edible Cookie Dough - items
20018-2, 20020-4
Julian
Production Example 830501 - 8 = year, 305 = day of year. each Frozen 270 Days frozen; 60 days refrigerated 30 Days
Cost Less Pet Treats
GM/HBC
Dog Biscuits (84424-1 &
80389-8)
Expiration Date Actual Date at bottom of the label above the bar code each Ambient n/a - use expiration date 30 Days
Cost Less Pet Treats
GM/HBC Dog treats n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Creekside Springs LLC
Grocery Starfire Water Best By Open Dated MM/DD/YY CS each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Cumberland Packing
Corp
Grocery Sweet N Low Best By Open Dated MM/DD/YYYY inner, case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Cytosport Inc (Muscle
Milk Bars)
Candy/Snacks Muscle Milk Blue Bars Best By Open Dated all Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Inc
Candy/Snacks
Chocorooms, Hello Panda,
Yan Yan
Best By
Open dated DDMMYY Expiration date
PLMMDDYY production date
each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
D.M. Merchandising Inc.
GM/HBC Seasonal Knickknacks n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Dakota Style
Candy/Snacks Dakota Style Expiration Date Open Dated Month Year all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Dale and Thomas (DOT)
Candy/Snacks
Popcorn in Chicago,
Popcorn in Kettle, Popcorn
in Movie
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Daniele Foods
Dairy/Frozen Daniele Sell by Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 100 Days 14 Days
Danone-Whitewave
(International Delight)
Convenience 6/16z Creamers Calendar Date all Refrigerated 32-45 F N/A 14 Days
Danone-Whitewave
(International Delight)
Dairy/Frozen 12/12z Silk Almonds Calendar Date alll Ambient 32-80F N/A 14 Days
Danone-Whitewave
(International Delight)
Dairy/Frozen Stok 12/13.8z Calendar Date alll Ambient 32-80 F N/A 14 Days
Danone-Whitewave
(International Delight)
Convenience Ice Cof 2-1.5gl Calendar Date alll Refrigerated 32-41 F N/A 14 Days
Danone-Whitewave
(International Delight)
Convenience Bulk 3-96z Calendar Date all Refrigerated 32-45 F N/A 14 Days
Danone-Whitewave
(International Delight)
Convenience 192, 288, 384 .5z Creamer Calendar Date alll Ambient 32-80 F N/A 30 Days
Danone (DOT)
Dairy/Frozen Silk Soy shelf stable Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 130 Days 30 Days
Dart Container
GM/HBC Cups, Lids N/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
DBI Distribution
GM/HBC Magnum Energy Bottles Expiration Date Expiration date printed on bottle iss Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
DBI Distribution
GM/HBC
Mini Thin Packets, Magnum
Packets
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Dean Foods
Dairy/Frozen
Dairy Pure Milk & Half&Half /
Tru Moo - Gallons, Half
Gallons, Quarts
Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 8 Days
Dean Foods
Dairy/Frozen
Dairy Pure/ Tru Moo Single
Serve
Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 8 Days
Dean Foods
Dairy/Frozen Country Fresh Water Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 30 Days
Dean Foods
Dairy/Frozen Ready Leaf Tea Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 7 Days once opened 14 Days
Dean Foods
Dairy/Frozen
Dairy Pure Sour Cream,
Dairypure Aero Whip Cream
Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 14 Days
Dean Foods
Dairy/Frozen
Country Fresh Dips,
Orchard Pure OJ
Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 14 Days
Dean Foods
Dairy/Frozen Dean's Cottage Cheese Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 14 Days
Dean Foods
Dairy/Frozen Fruit Rush Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 30 Days
Dean Foods
Dairy/Frozen Cariboo Coffee & TH Protein Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 14 Days
Dearborn Sausage
Frozen Dearborn Ham
Production Date
Code
Example: 117062A
First number=shift code. Second and third digit=year
produced (17=2017). Fourth, fifth and
sixth digit= Julian date produced (062=March 3rd)
case Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Decorated Cookie Co
Bakery Decorated Cookie Best By Open dated MM/DD/YY each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Del Monte Foods (DOT)
Dairy/Frozen
Del Monte Refrigerated
Parfaits
Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated 365 Days 14 Days
Del Monte Foods
Grocery Del Monte Corn Best By
Open Dated
Also has Julian production date
Example: 700124
Second, third, and fourth digit=Julian date produced
(001=Jan 1) Last digit=year produced (4=2014)
all Ambient 991 Days 30 Days
Del Monte Foods
Grocery All other Del Monte Items Best By
Open Dated
Also has Julian production date
Example: 700124
Second, third, and fourth digit=Julian date produced
(001=Jan 1) Last digit=year produced (4=2014)
all Ambient 1095 Days 30 Days
Deli Express
Frozen Salad "Cup" line
Julian
Production Date
Julian date each, case Frozen / Refrigerated 9 Months Frozen / 30 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Deli Express
Frozen Artisan line
Use By (on
each) / Code (on
case)
Case Code example - 8S604201. third digit = last digit
of year (6=2016); next 3 digits is Julian day of year
(042 = Feb 11th).
each (best by), case
(code)
Frozen / Refrigerated 9 Months Frozen / 7 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Deli Express
Frozen Hot to Go line
Use By (on
each) / Code (on
case)
Case Code example - 8S604201. third digit = last digit
of year (6=2016); next 3 digits is Julian day of year
(042 = Feb 11th).
each (best by), case
(code)
Frozen / Refrigerated 9 Months Frozen / 14 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Deli Express
Frozen
Mod Atmosphere Pkg (MAP)
- all items except Artisan &
Hot to Go lines
Use By (on
each) / Code (on
case)
Case Code example - 8S604201. third digit = last digit
of year (6=2016); next 3 digits is Julian day of year
(042 = Feb 11th).
each (best by), case
(code)
Frozen / Refrigerated 9 Months Frozen / 30 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Demet's Candy Company
Candy/Snacks Flipz & Demet's Turtles Best By Open Dated All Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Design Master Display
Candy/Snacks Candy Racks n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Design Store Fixtures
Store Fixtures n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Dial Corporation
Grocery
Dial Soap, Ren after the
Rain
Production Date
Code
Example:Q85C022100
Q8=plant code
5=year produced (2015)
C=Month produced (March)
02=date produced (2nd)
case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Diamond Crystal Brands
Convenience
32674-7 BTOWN PC
CREAMR PK 1-2M 12557
staltaltal Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Diamond Crystal Brands
Convenience
70561-6 BTOWN PC
SUGAR PKT
2M2.84GM24932 , 87335-7
COFF SUGAR CANSTER
24/20Z 24003, 58940-3 PC
SUGAR PKT 1/8Z 2M-
3.5GM22800, 42765-9 PC
SUGR NATRL
GOLD1M/1.5GM 20727
staltaltal Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Diamond Crystal Brands
Convenience
4600-0 PC FL/FRSH
SYRUP 100/1.5Z 75901
staltaltal Ambient 6 Months 30 Days
DMF Bait Co
GM/HBC Bait
Julian
Production Date
Example: 098KA7890 on the cup First
three numbers are Julian date (098=April 8)
each Refrigerated Refrigerated-no expiration n/a
DNA
Tobacco Just Juice
Production Date
Code
Example: A037
First letter is production month (A=Jan)
Second and third are date in month (3rd)
Last digit is year (7=2017)
each, case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Dole Foods (DOT)
Frozen Dole Strawberry Best By Open Dated all Frozen 730 Days 30 Days
Dole Foods
Grocery
Dole Pineapple Juice,
Canned Mixed Fruit,
Canned Diced Peaches
Julian
Production Date
Example: 17220D
First two numbers=year produced (17=2017)
Next three digits=Julian date produced (220=Aug 7th)
each, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Dole Foods
Grocery
Canned Dole Mandarin
Oranges, Pineapple chunk,
Pineapple crushed,
Pineapple sliced, Pineapple
Tidbits
Julian
Production Date
Example: 17220D
First two numbers=year produced (17=2017)
Next three digits=Julian date produced (220=Aug 7th)
each, case Ambient 36 Months 30 Days
Dole Foods
Grocery Dole Cups
Julian
Production Date
Example: 17220D
First two numbers=year produced (17=2017)
Next three digits=Julian date produced (220=Aug 7th)
each, case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Domino Sugar
Grocery All Granulated Sugar Best By Open Dated each, case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Domino Sugar
Grocery Dots, cane sugar Best By Open Dated each, case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Domino Sugar
Grocery
Brown Sugar, Powdered
Sugar, PC sugar
Best By Open Dated each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Don Miguel
Frozen
Bomb Burrito (only),
Chimichangas
Production Date
Code
Example: K17087 16:09 AO9. Second and third
character are year (17=2017). Next 3 characters are
day of year (087=Mar 27).
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen-1 Year / Refrigerated-30 Days 30 Days
Don Miguel
Frozen
Burritos (except above
Bombs)
Production Date
Code
Example: K17087 16:09 AO9. Second and third
character are year (17=2017). Next 3 characters are
day of year (087=Mar 27).
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen-1 Year / Refrigerated-14 Days 30 Days
Don Miguel
Frozen Taquitos
Production Date
Code
Example: K17087 16:09 AO9. Second and third
character are year (17=2017). Next 3 characters are
day of year (087=Mar 27).
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen-1 Year / Refrigerated-10 Days 30 Days
Dot's Pretzels
Snacks
Dot's Pretzels Original,
Southwest, Honeymustard,
Pretzel Crumble
Julian
Production Date
Example: KS9064 First
two letters are production state. First number is year
produced (9=2019). Last three digits is julian date
produced (064=64th day= March 5).
each, case Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Dot's Pretzels
Snacks
Dot's Cheese Curls, Dot's
Chicharrones - Pork Rinds
Julian
Production Date
Example: KS9064 First
two letters are production state. First number is year
produced (9=2019). Last three digits is julian date
produced (064=64th day= March 5).
each, case Ambient 120 Days 30 Days
Dr. Pepper/Snapple
Group
Convenience
37142-4 BIB DR. PEPPER 5
GL. 12109 ; 11525-8
BIB FCB DR PEPPER
2.5GL 12106
Open Open Dated case Ambient 39 Weeks from production 30 Days
Dr. Pepper/Snapple
Group
Convenience
62990-1 BIB HAWAIIAN
PUNCH 2.5 GL 12215
Open Open Dated case Ambient 26 Weeks from production 30 Days
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Group
Grocery Realemon Best By Open Dated MMDDYYPL TT:TT case Ambient 330 Days 30 Days
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Group
Grocery
80716-8 REALIME PLASTIC
12- 8Z 80719-2
@REALIME PLASTIC 1-
8Z
Best By Open Dated MMDDYYPL TT:TT each, case Ambient 510 Days 30 Days
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Group
Grocery
80721-4 REALIME PLASTIC
24- 2.5Z 80722-
2 @REALIME PLASTIC 1-
2.5Z 00377-8
MOTT'S APPLESCE PCH12-
3.2Z
Best By Open Dated MMDDYYPL TT:TT each, case Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Group
Grocery Hawaiian Punch Red Best By Open Dated MMDDYYPL TT:TT each, case Ambient 420 Days 30 Days
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Group
Grocery
82429-1 MOTT'S
APPLESCE 12- 24Z
82430-5 @MOTT'S
APPLESCE 1- 24Z
Best By Open Dated MMDDYYPL TT:TT each, case Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Group
Grocery Mott's Apple Juice Best By Open Dated MMMDDYYPL TT:TT each, case Ambient 420 Days 30 Days
Drakes Batter Mix Co
Grocery Drakes Batter Mix Best if Used By MM/DD/YYYY each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Drew Estate
Tobacco Acid n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Duracell
GM/HBC AA, AAA, C, D Expiration Date Open dated each Ambient 10 Years 30 Days
Duracell
GM/HBC 9V Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 5 Years 30 Days
Duraflame Inc.
Grocery Duraflame firelogs n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Duratech Group
GM/HBC Bakery Bags n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Eagle Brand (DOT)
Grocery Eagle Brand Sweet Milk Use By Open Dated all Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
EAS
Tobacco Cue E-Liquid
Julian Expiration
Date
Example: 16339
First two numbers are year product expires (16=2016)
Next three numbers are Julian date product expires
(339=December 4)
each Ambient n/a 30 Days
EasyGo Drinkware LLC
GM/HBC Tumblers n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Edgewell Personal Care
GM/HBC
Playtex, Banana Boat,
Edgewell shave gel, Wet
Ones, Stayfree, Carefree
Julian
Production Date
Example: 17026GF
First two digits=year produced (17=2017)
Next three digits=Julian date produced (026=Jan 26th)
each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Edwards Marc Brands
Candy Mini Snappers Best By Open Dated MM/DD/YYYY each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Ellison Bakery
Snacks Ella's Oven Mini Cookies Expiration Date
Example: 18123: 18=year of prodution, 123=julian
day, Best by date is printed on selling units and master
cases.
Each Ambient 360 Days n/a
Eli's Cheesecake (DOT)
Bakery Eli's Cheesecake Best By Open Dated all Frozen 270 Days 30 Days
Enwave DBA Nutradried
Snacks Moon Cheese Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Emerson Healthcare
GM/HBC Vivarin Expiration Date Open Dated MM/YY each Ambient 48 Months 30 Days
Emerson Healthcare
GM/HBC Contac Cold & Flu Expiration Date Open Dated MM/YY each Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
En-R-G Foods DBA
Honey Stinger
Snacks Honey Stinger Expiration Date Open Dated YYYY Month DD all Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Energizer Battery Inc.
GM/HBC Energizer MAX Batteries
Julian
Production Date
Example: 17026GF
First two digits=year produced (17=2017) Next three
digits=Julian date produced (026=Jan 26th)
each Ambient 10 Years 30 Days
Epic Provisions
Candy/Snacks Epic Bars Best By Open Dated DD/MM/YYYY each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Epta America LLC
Candy/Snacks Bagel Chips Best By Open Dated MMM DD YY each, case Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Epta America LLC
Candy/Snacks 7 Day Croissants Best By Open Dated MMM DD YY each, case Ambient 75 Days 30 Days
Evergreen Research
Mktg
GM/HBC Sneeze Guards n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Expresco Foods (DOT)
Convenience
ProStick- 19734-3 PROSTX
CHX TERIYAKI 12-4Z
78384 & 19735-1 PROSTX
CHX SRIRACHA 12-4Z
78385
Case-Open MFR
date. Each-
Julian
Production Code
each, case Frozen Frozen-12mths; Refrigerated-38 days. 30 Days
Ezaki Glico
Candy/Snacks Pocky Best By Date DD/MM/YY each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Fairlife Milk (see Minute
Maid Co)
Farmer's Tobacco
Company
Tobacco Chisum, Kent Best
Julian
Production Date
Example: FTC 001 17
First three numerical digits are Julian date produced
(001 = Jan 1) The
second set of digits are the year produced (17 = 2017)
each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Farmer's Tobacco
Company
Cigarettes Kentucky Best
Julian
Production Date
Example: FTC 001 17
First three numerical digits are Julian date produced
(001 = Jan 1) The
second set of digits are the year produced (17 = 2017)
each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Farmland (DOT)
Grocery Farmland Bacon Expiration Date Open Dated all Refrigerated 360 Days 14 Days
Farmland (DOT)
Grocery Farmland Bologna Expiration Date Open Dated all Refrigerated 105 Days 14 Days
Farmland (DOT)
Grocery Farmland Ham Expiration Date Open Dated all Refrigerated 60 Days 14 Days
Faygo Beverages Inc
Grocery Faygo 24 oz. Expiration Date Actual expiration date each, case Ambient Regular=5 Months. Diet=4 Months 30 Days
Faygo Beverages Inc
Grocery LaCroix Expiration Date Actual expiration date case, carton, each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Faygo Beverages Inc
Grocery Rip It Energy Drinks Expiration Date Actual expiration date each, case Ambient 1 Year. Sugar free=8 Months 30 Days
Fernando's (DOT)
Frozen Beef Jalapeno Wrap Use By Open Dated all Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
Ferrara Candy Company
Candy/Snacks
Atomic Fireball, Ferrarra,
Now&Laters, Trolli, Rainblo,
Chuckles, Jujubes,
Jujyfruits, Fruit Stripe, BR,
Gummi
Best By
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Expires last day of the month specified
each Ambient n/a 30 Days
Ferrero USA, Inc.
Candy/Snacks Raffaello, Rocher Best By
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Expires last day of the month specified
case Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
Ferrero USA, Inc.
Candy/Snacks Tic Tac Best By
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Expires last day of the month specified
case Ambient 450 Days 30 Days
Ferrero USA, Inc.
Candy/Snacks Nutella Best By
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Expires last day of the month specified
case Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Ferris Nuts
Candy/Snacks Sesame Stick Deli Tub Best By Open Dated each Ambient 5 Months 30 Days
Ferris Nuts
Candy/Snacks
Almond Deli Tub, Cashews
RS Deli Tub, Mix Nuts RS
Deli Tub, Almonds RS Grab
N Go, Cashews RS Grab N
Go, Choc Almond Grab N
Go, Cherry Berry Grab N
Go, Rocky Mtn Grab N Go,
Diet Watchers Tub, Honey
Roasted Peanuts Tub, Milk
Chocolate Double Dipped
Peanuts Tub, Roasted
Salted Fancy Mixed Nuts
Tub, Roasted Salted
Blanched Peanuts Tub,
Cherry Berry Mix Tub,
Roasted Salted Spanish
Peanuts Tub
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 6 Months 30 Days
Ferris Nuts
Candy/Snacks
Pretzels Chocolate Deli Tub,
Pretzels Yogurt Deli Tub
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
Ferris Nuts
Candy/Snacks Malt Balls Deli Tub Best By Open Dated each Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Ferris Nuts
Candy/Snacks
Chocolate Espresso Grab N
Go, Banana Chips Deli Tub
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
FFR Fasteners for Retail
GM/HBC Retail supplies n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Fiji Water Co, LLC
Grocery
Natural Artesian Waters -
1.5L, 1L, 700ml, 500ml
Both: Production
/ Best By
Julian Production - Ex 18123 = 2018 yr / 173rd day.
Best Buy = open dating.
each, case Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
Fini Sweets USA Inc
Candy/Snacks Fini
Production Date
Code
Example: 2983 6034 0527
Fifth number=year (6=2016)
Sixth and seventh number=week of the year (03=3rd
week. Week of Jan 11)
Eighth number=day of the week (4=4th day of the
week. Jan 14th)
There is also a Best Before Date on the white label on
the case above the barcode
case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Flowers Snack Group
Bakery
Honey buns, mini donuts,
cupcakes, layer cakes, icers,
Chocolate bell, dreamies,
doughnut sticks, Bag
donuts, 89 cent cupcake
Julian
Production Date
Julian date code each Frozen 45 Days thawed / 365 Days frozen 30 days
Flowers Snack Group
Bakery Brownie, Swiss rolls
Julian
Production Date
Julian date code each Frozen 50 Days thawed / 365 Days frozen 30 Days
Flowers Snack Group
Bakery Danish, Cake Bar, snowballs
Julian
Production Date
Julian date code each Frozen 30 Days thawed / 365 Days frozen 30 Days
Flowers Snack Group
Bakery Fruit Pie
Julian
Production Date
Julian date code each Frozen 32 Days thawed / 365 Days frozen 30 Days
Flowers Snack Group
Bakery
Oatmeal Crème 2.5oz,
buddy bars, 89cent candy
topped brownie
Julian
Production Date
Julian date code each Frozen 90 Days thawed / 365 Days frozen 30 Days
Flowers Snack Group
Bakery Twirls
Julian
Production Date
Julian date code each Frozen 60 Days thawed / 365 Days frozen 30 Days
Flowers Snack Group
Bakery 89 cent oatmeal crème pie
Julian
Production Date
Julian date code each Frozen 120 Days thawed / 365 Days frozen 30 Days
Flowers Snack Group
Bakery 89 cent swiss roll
Julian
Production Date
Julian date code each Frozen 63 Days thawed / 365 Days frozen 30 Days
Ford Gum & Machine Co.
Candy/Snacks
Big League Chew, Smarties
Gumball
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Forward Foods/Detour
Candy/Snacks Detour Bars Enjoy Thru Open Dated all Ambient 13 Months 30 Days
Foster Farms (DOT)
Convenience Corn Dogs Best By Open Dated all Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
Frankford Candy
Candy/Snacks
Coldstone Cone Chocolate,
Coldstone Cone Caramel
Best Before
Open Dated Month, Year (expires last day of month
listed)
all Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Frankford Candy
Candy/Snacks
Welch Jelly Beans, Wonder
Balls, Krabby Patties
Best Before
Open Dated Month, Year (expires last day of month
listed)
all Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Frazil / Freezing Point
LLC
Convenience
Frozen Un-carbonated
Beverages - Frazil
Production Date
Ex: 2001J11. 200=200th day. 1J = 18 = 2018.
11=batch.
case Ambient 5 Years 30 Days
French's Retail (DOT)
Grocery
French Onion Rings, French
Squeeze Mustard
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
French's Retail (DOT)
Grocery Franks RedHot Best By Open Dated all Ambient 420 Days 30 Days
F 'Real Foods LLC
Frozen All Best By Open Dated each Frozen 18 Months from production date 30 Days
Fruit Ridge Farms (FRF);
See Russ' Commissary
Convenience
Frutarom USA (DOT)
Convenience UDF's BIB FUB Best By Open Dated case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Fuente & Newman
Tobacco Fuente n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Fully Loaded LLC
Tobacco
Fully Loaded long cut and
pouches
Expiration Date Open Dated MONTH YEAR each Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
\
Convenience Olives Best By Open Dated each, case Ambient 12 Months from Production date 30 Days
Garber Bros
Equipment Coffee Posters n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Garden Fresh
Dairy/Frozen
Garden Fresh Soups, Jacks
Salsa
Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Gehls Foods
Convenience
57554-2 GEHL
CHIPS/TRAY PLSTC 30-
3Z05504
Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient/Refrigerated 12 Weeks 30 Days
Gehls Foods
Convenience
All bulk products (not
chip/tray)
Julian
Example - INBST 12 16 99 1654 12 = month of
production; 16 = day of month produced; 99 = year of
mfr.
inner, case Ambient/Refrigerated
12 Months from production date / 7 Days
Refrigerated
30 Days
Geiss, Destin & Dunn Inc.
GM/HBC
Thermometer, Cotton
Swabs, Cotton Balls,
Calamine Lotion
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Geiss, Destin & Dunn Inc.
GM/HBC
Dandruff Shampoo, Stay
awake, Antacid, anti-dearie,
migraine, PM Aspirin, Motion
Sickness, Flu & Cold, Throat
Spray, Vapor Inhaler, Aloe,
Sun lotion, Anti-Itch cream,
Epsom Salt, Wintergreen
Alcohol
Expiration Date Open Dated Month, Year each Ambient n/a (use expiration) 30 Days
General Cigar
Tobacco
Cao, Don Tomas, Hoyo,
LGC, Macanudo, Partagas,
Punch
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks
Bugles Sweet & Salty
Caramel, Chex Mix Caramel
Caramel, Crunch, Chex Mix
Trail Mix
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 186 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks
Nature Valley Energy Bars,
Nature Valley Roasted Nut
Crunch Bars, Milk n' Cereal
Bars, Old El Paso Hard
Taco Shells, Chex Mix
Popped Sweet and Salty
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 217 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks Chex Mix Snickerdoodle Best By Open Dated all Ambient 233 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks
Fiber One, Nature Valley
Biscuits, Nature Valley
Granola Cups, Nature Valley
Chewy Protein bars, Nature
Valley Chewy Granola Bars,
Nature Valley XL Protein,
Cereal Treat Bars, Bugles
Hot Buffalo, Chex Mix
Muddy Buddies, Chex Mix
Snack Mix Cheddar,
Chocolate Chex Mix, Muddy
Buddies Brownie Supreme,
Chex Mix Cookies N Cream,
Chex Mix Hot N Spicy, Chex
Mix Jalapeno Cheddar,
Chex Mix Bold Party Blend,
Chex Mix Cheddar, Chex
Mix Traditional
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 248 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks
Pillsbury Soft Baked Mini
Cookies, Old El Paso Tortilla
Shells, Larabar, Bugles Bold
BBQ, Bugles Sweet and
Salty, Bugles Nacho, Bugles
Original, Bugles Ranch,
Gardetto's
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 279 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks Cereal in a cup Best By Open Dated all Ambient 312 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks
Cereal Boxes, Betty Crocker
Brownie Mix, Betty Crocker
Super Moist White Cake
Mix, Betty Crocker Cookie
Mix, Betty Crocker Frosting,
Hamburger Helper, Betty
Crocker Scooby Doo Fruit
Shapes, Fruit By the Foot,
Fruit Gushers, Nature Valley
Crunchy Granola Bars, Betty
Crocker Potatoes,
Chocolate Chex Mix Muddy
Buddies, Chex Snack Mix,
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 372 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks Rice Chex Cereal Best By Open Dated all Ambient 403 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks
Bisquick Mix, Betty Crocker
Super Moist Devil's Food
Cake Mix, Betty Crocker
Super Moist Yellow Cake
Mix
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 465 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks
Annie's Mac and Cheese,
Gold/M Flour
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 558 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks
Old El Paso Enchilada
Sauce
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 620 Days 30 Days
General Mills -Granola
Candy/Snacks
Old El Paso Jalapeno
Peppers, Old El Paso
Refried Beans Old El Paso
Taco Sauce, Progresso
Soups
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 744 Days 30 Days
General Mills- Jenos/Pils
Dairy/Frozen
Pillsbury Frozen cookies,
Pillsbury Frozen Cinnamon
Rolls, Pillsbury Minis
Best By Open Dated all Frozen 186 Days 30 Days
General Mills- Jenos/Pils
Dairy/Frozen Totino's Pizza Rolls Best By Open Dated all Frozen 217 Days 30 Days
General Mills- Jenos/Pils
Dairy/Frozen
Totino's Party Pizza,
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel
Best By Open Dated all Frozen 248 Days 30 Days
General Mills- Jenos/Pils
Dairy/Frozen
Pillsbury Frozen Croissants
and biscuits
Best By Open Dated all Frozen 372 Days 30 Days
General Mills- Jenos/Pils
Convenience
23208-4 PILLS FS WAFFL
BEC 36- 3.8Z11491; 23209-
2 PILLS FS WAFFL SEC 36-
4.4Z11488; 17366-5 PILLS
FS WAFFL SEC 36-
4.5Z10938
Best By Open Dated case Frozen
186 Days at Production; 4 hours hold time in
warmer
30 Days
General Mills (DOT)
Dairy/Frozen
Pillsbury Chocolate Chip
Cookie
Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 120 Days 30 Days
General Mills (DOT)
Dairy/Frozen
Yoplait Go Big Strawberry,
Yoplait Cherry, Yoplait
Strawberry
Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 60 Days 14 Days
General Mills (DOT)
Dairy/Frozen Yoplait Greek, Yoplait Light Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 70 Days 14 Days
General Mills (DOT)
Dairy/Frozen Yoplait Parfait Kit Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 75 Days 14 Days
General Mills (DOT)
Dairy/Frozen Biscuit Split Dough Best By Open Dated all Frozen 186 Days 30 Days
Genius Gormet
Snacks Snap Protein Bars Expiration Date Opend Dated all Ambient 15 Months 30 Days
Get Up & Go Ventures
LLC
Candy/Snacks Get Up & Go Cookies Best By Open Dated inner, case Frozen 1 Year frozen, 90 days thawed 30 Days
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co
Candy/Snacks Cacao Squares and Bars Best Before
Open Dated
Also includes production date code
Example: G193031
First letter=plant code
Second number=day of week produced (1=Monday)
Third and fourth number=week produced calculated
from 100 minus calendar week (93=100-93=7th week)
Fifth number=year produced (0=2020)
all Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co
Candy/Snacks
Milk Chocolate Bars, Milk
Chocolate Squares, Dark
Chocolate bars and
squares, Bark
Best Before
Open Dated
Also includes production date code
Example: G193031
First letter=plant code
Second number=day of week produced (1=Monday)
Third and fourth number=week produced calculated
from 100 minus calendar week (93=100-93=7th week)
Fifth number=year produced (0=2020)
all Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Giant Snacks
Candy/Snacks Giants Sunflower Seeds
Julian Expiration
Date & Best By
Date
Example: 7239
First digit=year product expires (7=2017)
Last three digits=Julian date product expires (239=
August 27th) Product
also has Best By Date
each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Gilster Mary Lee
Grocery
V$ Hosp, HyTop Shells and
cheese, HyTop Mac and
Cheese, HyTop Pancake
Mix, HyTop Popcorn
Best By MMMDDYY each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Gilster Mary Lee
Grocery
HyTop Elbow Macaroni,
HyTop Spaghetti,
Best By MMMDDYY each, case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Gilster Mary Lee
Grocery HyTop Marshmallows Best By Open Dated MMMDDYY each, case Ambient 8 Months 30 Days
Gilster Mary Lee
Grocery
HyTop Mac and Cheese
Cup
Best By Open Dated MMMDDYY each Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
Gish Logging
GM/HBC Firewood n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Glanbia Performance
Nutrition
Candy/Snacks
Think Thin Superfruit, Think
Thin Caramel, Think Thin
Cupcake Batter
Best By Open Dated DD MMM YY all Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Glanbia Performance
Nutrition
Candy/Snacks
Think Thin Peanut Butter,
Think Thin Brownie, Think
Thin Lemon Delight
Best By Open Dated DD MMM YY all Ambient 14 Months 30 Days
Glanbia Performance
Nutrition
Candy/Snacks Think Thin Oatmeal Bowls Best By Open Dated DD MMM YY all Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
GlaxoSmithKline
GM/HBC Excedrin, Ex-Lax, Tums Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 35 Months 30 Days
GLK Foods (DOT)
Convenience Oh Snap Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 180 Days 14 Days
Global Tissue
Grocery
HyTop Tissue, Napkins,
Towels
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Global Tobacco
Tobacco Red River, Supreme
Production Date
Code
Orange sticker on outside of master case
Example: BF2517
Second letter=month made (F=June) Third
and fourth digit=day produced (25th) Fifth and
sixth digit=year produced (17=2017)
case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Goetze Candy Co
Candy/Snacks
Cowtales, Goetze Caramel
Creams
Best if Used By Open Dated each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Goetze Candy Co
Candy/Snacks Mini Cowtales
Julian
Production Date
Case: Example: 232K2
First three digits=Julian date produced (232=August
19)
Letter=Year produced (k=2016, L=2017…)
Each has best by date
each, case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Gold Star Chili
Dairy/Frozen Gold star chili/spaghetti
Production Date
Code
Example: J2164D12
Letter=plant
First number=year produced (2=2012)
Next three digits=Julian date produced (164=June 13)
each Frozen 2 Years 30 Days
Golden Bay
Grocery HyTop cups n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Golden Bay
Grocery
Gonella Bakery Co
Dairy/Frozen Gonella Bread Use By Actual Date case Frozen 365 Days Frozen, 30 Days from Thaw 30 Days
Gonzo Candy-First
Source
Candy/Snacks
Gonzo Chocolate candy,
Candy corn, Circus Peanuts,
Marshmallow slices, Fruit To
Go Cups, Nut To Go Cups,
Mix To Go Cups, Chocolate
To Go Cups
Julian
Production Date
LYYYYJJJS L-Line (Numeric) Y-Year (4 digit year of
productions) J-Julian (3 digit Julian Day) S-Shift
(Numeric) Example:120201532 - it is produced on line
#1 in the year 2020 on the 153rd day of the year (June
2nd) during 2nd shift
each, case Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Gonzo Candy-First
Source
Candy/Snacks
Gonzo Gummi, Soft candy,
Gummi To Go Cups, Chewy
Candy To Go Cups
Julian
Production Date
LYYYYJJJS L-Line (Numeric) Y-Year (4 digit year of
productions) J-Julian (3 digit Julian Day) S-Shift
(Numeric) Example:120201532 - it is produced on line
#1 in the year 2020 on the 153rd day of the year (June
2nd) during 2nd shift
each, case Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Gonzo Candy-First
Source
Candy/Snacks
Gonzo Hard Candy, Banana
Chip To Go Cups, Wasabi
Peas To Go Cups
Julian
Production Date
LYYYYJJJS L-Line (Numeric) Y-Year (4 digit year of
productions) J-Julian (3 digit Julian Day) S-Shift
(Numeric) Example:120201532 - it is produced on line
#1 in the year 2020 on the 153rd day of the year (June
2nd) during 2nd shift
each, case Ambient 545 Days 30 Days
Good Times USA
Tobacco Good Times
Production Date
Code
Example: 14G9T6
First two digits are day produced
Fourth digit is month produced (9=September)
Last digit=year produced (6=2016)
each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Good To Go
Candy/Snacks
73987-1 GOOD/GO
CASHEWS BULK 6/2#
GNC12
Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 5 Months 30 Days
Good To Go
Candy/Snacks
73986-3 GOOD/GO BULB
25W120V S3252/702
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Good2Grow
Grocery Good2Grow Best By Date Month Date, Year case Ambient n/a 30 Days
Goodwest
Convenience
55311-5 SUGAR LIQUID
FOR DISPR 3-2LTR 20
55312-3 SUGAR SUB LIQ
FOR DISPR 3-2LTR10
Production date,
Best By
MM / DD / YY case Ambient
12 Months from production / 90 Days after
opening
30 Days
Goodwest
Convenience
85460-3 COF GDW ICE
MOCHA 2-6LTR 30
85461-1 COF GDW ICE
VANILLA 2-6LTR 40
Production date,
Best By
MM / DD / YY case Ambient 7 Months from production / 14 Days after opening 30 Days
Goodwest
Convenience
5523-9 COF GDW ICE
CARAMEL 2-6LTR 53
Production date,
Best By
MM / DD / YY case Ambient TBD 30 Days
Goodwest
Convenience
4280-3 COF CRMGDW LT
CREAM2-4LTR 00060
Production date,
Best By
MM / DD / YY case Ambient 5 Months from production / 14 Days after opening 30 Days
Goodwest
Convenience
45378-1 COF CRMGDW
FR VAN 2-4LTR 92070
80810-5 COF CRMGDW
WHL MILK2-4LTR 75
Production date,
Best By
MM / DD / YY case Ambient 7 Months from production / 14 Days after opening 30 Days
Goodwest
Convenience
45377-3 COF CRMGDW
1/2&1/2 2-4LTR 92065
Production date,
Best By
MM / DD / YY case Ambient 6 Months from production / 14 Days after opening 30 Days
Goodwest
Convenience
5529-8 COF GDW CB-ICE
REG 2-6LTR 51 5525-5
COF GDW CB-ICE W/MILK
2-6LTR 52
Production date,
Best By
MM / DD / YY case Ambient TBD 30 Days
Got Snacks LLC
Candy/Snacks Got Milk Best By Open Dated case, each Ambient n/a (use best by) 30 Days
Great American Food
Group (DOT)
Grocery Comfo Meats Expiration Date Open Dated all Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
Great Lakes Potato Chips
Co
Candy/Snacks Great Lakes Potato Chips Best By MM/DD/YYYY each Ambient 150 Days 30 Days
Great Western Products
Co
Convenience
90713-8 POPCORN GW
CANOLA OIL 4-1G
Production Code Example - 6/197/3/1 . 6= year, 197=day of year, case, inner Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
Great Western Products
Co
Convenience
57761-8 POPCORN GW
PKT W/OIL 36-6Z 10063,
7614-7 POPCORN GW
YELLOW 1-50LB 10021
Production Code Example - 6/197/3/1 . 6= year, 197=day of year, case, inner Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Great Western Products
Co
Convenience
71832-7 POPCORN GW
SALT BTR 1-50LB 71832,
71833-5 POPCORN GW
SALT WHT 12-35Z 71833
Production Code Example - 6/197/3/1 . 6= year, 197=day of year, case, inner Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Greater MI Distributors
Equipment Water Filters n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Grecian Delight Foods Inc
(DOT)
Grocery Hummus+ Chicken Best By Open Dated all Frozen 90 Days 30 Days
Grecian Delight Foods Inc
(DOT)
Grocery Opaa Gyros
Production Date
Code
Example: 7012
First number=last digit of year produced (7=2017)
Next three numbers=Julian date produced (012=Jan
12th)
each Frozen
9 Months Frozen, 8 Days Refrigerated
from thaw
30 Days
Green Chile (DOT)
Convenience Burritos Production Date Open Dated each Frozen 365 Days / 14 Days Refrigerated / 3 hours heated 30 Days
Green Chile (DOT)
Convenience Breakfast Burritos Production Date Open Dated each Frozen 365 Days / 10 Days Refrigerated / 3 hours heated 30 Days
Greencore USA-(Orion
Lettieri)
Frozen Sandwiches - all Julian Ex - 7069 = 69th day of 2017 each, case Frozen 270 Days 30 Days
Grip on Tools
GM/HBC camping equipment n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Grip Pack Retail Inc.
GM/HBC Packaging n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Haider Corp DBA
Tweaker
GM/HBC Tweaker Energy Expiration Date Open Dated MM/YY case, each Ambient n/a (use expiration) 30 Days
Halpern Imports
GM/HBC
Lighters, gloves, ponchos,
flashlights, mugs, tumblers
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Haribo of America, Inc.
Candy/Snacks Haribo Best By Open Dated each, case Ambient 15 Months 30 Days
HBI
Tobacco Raw Papers n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Heartland (DOT)
Convenience Splenda Sweetener Use By Open Dated all Ambient 1095 Days 30 Days
Heatmax/Kobayashi
GM/HBC Hand warmers Production Date Open Dated each Ambient 4 Years 30 Days
Heeren Brothers Produce
Dairy/Frozen Apples, Oranges n/a Not Dated n/a Refrigerated n/a 7 Days
Heeren Brothers Produce
Dairy/Frozen Bananas n/a Not Dated n/a Refrigerated n/a 5 Days
Heeren Brothers Produce
Dairy/Frozen Lemons, Onions, Potatoes n/a Not Dated n/a Refrigerated n/a 5 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
65814-6 TRAY RELISH 8-
1.7#60034; 65815-4 TRAY
SALSA 8-1.66# 60035;
81547-0 TRAY
SAUERKRAUT 8- 1.2#
3760036
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case
Ambient if sealed.
Once package is opened: 14
days refrigerated except for
Salsa which has 7.
90 Days 30 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
12235-1 PC MAYO PPI
200- 12GM21810; 81863-1
PC SALSA JALA PPI 500-
9G DSL263; 81865-8 PC
MAYO LT CHPTL PP200-
12GM28214
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case Ambient 120 Days 30 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
65810-3 TRAY BANANA
PEPPR 8-1.56# 60388
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case Ambient 120 Days 30 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
65811-1 TRAY DILL
PICKLECH 8-1#60066p;
65813-8 TRAY JALAPENOS
8-1.56#60033
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case Ambient 120 Days 30 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
24334-5 PC HOT SAUCE
200- 7GM30440
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case Ambient 150 Days 30 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
81866-6 PC MAYO LT G-
HERB P200-12GM28218;
78126-6 PC LEMON REAL
PPI 200- 4GM31180;
86308-4 PC SOY SAUCE E
SUN 500-9GM 00824
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
17146-8 PC TACO SAUCE
200- 9GM41570; 53925-2
PC HORSRDSH SCE 200-
12GM29810
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
22414-6 PC ONION CHOP
PPI 200- 9GM95570
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
42519-2 PC KETCHUP PPI
200- 7GM 1480; 10897-9
PC MUSTARD PPI 200-
5.5GM 5380
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Heinz / PPI
Convenience
10893-6 PC RELISH SWT
PPI 200- 9GM39520
Production Date
Code
Example: MU1G25 13:47. Third Digit=year produced
(1=2011). Fourth Digit=Month produced (G=July).
Fifth & Sixth Digit = Day produced.
case Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Herr Foods, Inc.
Candy/Snacks Good Nature, FLV/M Expiration Open Dated each, case Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Hershey Company
Candy/Snacks
Reese, York, Almond Joy,
Cadbury, GoodBar, Health,
Hershey, Jolly Rancher, Kit
Kat, Mounds, Payday, Rolo,
Skor, Twizzler,
Whatchamacallit, Zero,
Good & Plenty, Milk Duds,
Whoppers, Ice Breakers,
Breath Savers, Allan,
Brookside, Lancaster,
Barkthin, Krave
Best By Open Dated all Ambient n/a - use best by date 30 Days
Hicks Oil & Gas Inc.
GM/HBC Form Oil, Antifreeze Production Date Open Dated MMDDYY each, inner Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
High Ridge Brands (DOT)
GM/HBC
VO5 Shampoo, VO5
Conditioner
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 1460 Days 30 Days
High Ridge Brands (DOT)
GM/HBC Zest Body Wash Best By Open Dated all Ambient 1095 Days 30 Days
High Ridge Brands (DOT)
GM/HBC Zest Bar Soap Best By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Hill Country Bakery LLC
(DOT)
Bakery
Coffee House brand bakery
Items
Julian
Production Date
JJJ/YY/PS
First three digits are Julian date produced. Next two
digits are year produced. Last two digits are plant code
case Frozen 365 Days Frozen, 35 Days from thaw 30 Days
Hillshire (Tyson)
Convenience Ball Pk & Hillshire MEATS
Production Date
Code
Varies by type; inquire for specific item each, case Frozen / Refrigerated 7 Days refrigerated / 180 Days frozen 30 Days
Hillshire (Tyson)
Convenience State Farm
Production Date
Code
Varies by type; inquire for specific item each, case Frozen / Refrigerated 7 Days refrigerated / 270 Days frozen 30 Days
Hillshire (Tyson)
Convenience Ch-Pi Muffins
Production Date
Code
Varies by type; inquire for specific item each, case Frozen / Refrigerated 7 Days refrigerated / 365 Days frozen 30 Days
Hillshire (Tyson)
Convenience
55583-5 BP HOTDOG
CHILCHSTWIN 8/8Z 10081
Production Date
Code
Varies by type; inquire for specific item each, case Frozen / Refrigerated 7 Days refrigerated / 120 Days frozen 30 Days
Hillshire (Tyson)
Convenience JD Wrap Sandwiches
Production Date
Code
Varies by type; inquire for specific item each, case Frozen / Refrigerated 7 Days refrigerated / 210 Days frozen 30 Days
Hillshire (Tyson)
Convenience
Hillshire Farm (HF)
Sandwiches
Julian
Example 1463656301 - 3rd digit is last number of the
year (6=2016); next 3 digits is Julian day of year(365 =
Dec 31).
each, case Frozen / Refrigerated 24 Days refrigerated / 9 Mths frozen at MFR 30 Days
Hillshire (DOT)
Dairy/Frozen
Hillshire snacking small
plates
Best By Open Dated each, case Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Frozen Piere Patties
Julian Date
Code
Example: PP70300555
First two digits are plant code. Third digit=last digit of
year produced (7=2017) Fourth, Fifith, and Sixth
digit=Julian date produced (030=Jan 30th)
case Frozen 12 Months Frozen, 4 hour hold time in warmer 30 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Frozen
Big Az line, Fast Choice line
(FC)
Production Date
Code
Example 1452816301. Third digit is last number of the
year (5=2015); next 3 digits are the Julian day of the
year (281=Oct 8)
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen - 12 Months / Refrigerated - 14 Days 30 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Frozen Hot & Ready (HR)
Production Date
Code
Example 1452816301. Third digit is last number of the
year (5=2015); next 3 digits are the Julian day of the
year (281=Oct 8)
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen - 6-12 Months / Refrigerated - 14 Days 30 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Frozen Fresh Choice (FR)
Production Date
Code
Example 1452816301. Third digit is last number of the
year (5=2015); next 3 digits are the Julian day of the
year (281=Oct 8)
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen - 9 Months / Refrigerated - 24 Days 30 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Frozen
Pierre line, Fast Bite line
(FB)
Production Date
Code
Example 1452816301. Third digit is last number of the
year (5=2015); next 3 digits are the Julian day of the
year (281=Oct 8)
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen - 9-12 Months / Refrigerated - 14 Days 30 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Frozen Flatbread (Anytime Deli)
Production Date
Code
Example 1452816301. Third digit is last number of the
year (5=2015); next 3 digits are the Julian day of the
year (281=Oct 8)
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen - 9 Months / Refrigerated - 10 Days 30 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Frozen
98333-0 CINNABON
GOOEY BITE12- 5.5Z 225 ,
Mom's line
Production Date
Code
Example 1452816301. Third digit is last number of the
year (5=2015); next 3 digits are the Julian day of the
year (281=Oct 8)
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen - 12 Months / Refrigerated - 28 Days 30 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Frozen
1476-1 PIER PB GRAPE
JLLY 24-2.8Z A1002
Production Date
Code
Example 1452816301. Third digit is last number of the
year (5=2015); next 3 digits are the Julian day of the
year (281=Oct 8)
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen - 6 Months / Refrigerated - 7 Days 30 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Frozen Pretzel Melts line
Production Date
Code
Example 1452816301. Third digit is last number of the
year (5=2015); next 3 digits are the Julian day of the
year (281=Oct 8)
each, case Frozen/Refrigerated Frozen - 12 Months / Refrigerated - 10 Days 30 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Grocery Hillshire Sp Genoa Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Hillshire (formerly
Advance Pierre Foods)
Grocery Hillshire SP Pork Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Hillshire Tyson Foods (J
Dean)
Grocery
18545-0 JD PROPK
ALM/EGG CHS 10-3Z
13743; 18544-2 JD PROPK
HAM/EGG CHS 10-3Z
13744; 18546-9 JD PROPK
TUR/EGG CHS 10-3Z
13742
n/a n/a n/a Refrigerated n/a 14 Days
Hillshire Tyson Foods (J
Dean)
Grocery
JD Scrambler items - 25261-
1, 25260-3, 25258-1
Open dated Expiration date Each, Case Refrigerated 77 Days 14 Days
Hoist
Grocery Waters Julian Example 6195. 6=year 2016. 195= day of the year. bottle cap, case Ambient 18 Months from Production 30 Days
Home Market Foods
Frozen Bites Julian ex:1517 = 151st day of 2017 = 5/31/17 inner, case Frozen 365 Days 30 days
Home Market Foods
Frozen Bahama Mama Franks Julian ex:1517 = 151st day of 2017 = 5/31/17 inner, case Frozen 365 Days 30 days
Homestyle Give & Go
Foods (DOT)
Bakery 2 Bite Brownies Use By Open Dated all Frozen 12 Months frozen, 30 Days thawed 30 Days
Hop Industries Corp
GM/HBC Merchandising supplies n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Hopkins Manufacturing
GM/HBC Snowbrush, squeegees n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Hopp Companies Inc.
GM/HBC Merchandising supplies n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Hormel
Grocery
Hormel Rev, Hormel
Pepperoni, Hormel Chicken
Breast, Hormel Pepperoni
stick, Skippy PB Bites,
Hormel Comp, Hormel
Microwave Chili, Dinty
Moore Beef Stew, Hormel
Chili, Mar Kit Corn Beef
Hash, Spam, Hormel Bacon
Bits
Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient n/a - use expiration date 30 Days
Hostess
Bakery Packaged Pastry Best By Actual Date each, case Ambient 65 Days from Production 21 Days
Hostess
Bread Packaged Pastry Best By Actual Date each, case Ambient 65 Days from Production 21 Days
How Sweet It Is
Candy/Snacks How Sweet It Is Buckeyes Best By Open Dated all Ambient 60 Days 30 Days
How Sweet It Is
Candy/Snacks
How Sweet it Is No Bake
Cookies
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 120 Days 30 Days
How Sweet It Is
Candy/Snacks
How Sweet It Is Sea Salt
Caramel, How Sweet it is
Caramel Nut Cluster, How
Sweet it is Fudge
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
HP Hood
Dairy/Frozen
Almond Breeze, Heluva
Good French Onion Dip
Best By
Unit: Best By Date MMMYYY
Julian Code follows YYJulianDate
Case: item description DD-MMM-YY JULIAN CODE
TIME GTIN CODE / Example: 18123: 18=year of
prodution, 123=julian day
each, case Refrigerated n/a - use best by date 14 Days
HP Hood
Dairy/Frozen Hershey Milkshake Sell By Code
Example: AW16321B 09:37 Sell By 11 16 17 P7
(A-Winchester Production Shift, W=Winchester Plant,
16321 = Julian code 16 YY 321 Julian Date,
B=Production Sequence; second flavor, P7 Line
Identification) Best
by date on case
each, case Refrigerated n/a - use sell by date 14 Days
Iltaco Foods
Frozen ltacotacotaco
Impact Confections
Candy/Snacks
Warheads Chew Cubes,
Warheads Sour Worms
Best Before Open Dated all Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Impact Confections
Candy/Snacks
Warheads Extreme Sour
Hard Candies
Best Before Open Dated all Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Innovasian Cuisine (DOT)
Convenience General Tso, Sea Rangoon Production Date Open Dated all Frozen
545 Days Frozen / 3 Days Refrigerated /
2 Hours Heated
30 Days
Innovasian Cuisine (DOT)
Convenience Sesame Chicken Production Date Open Dated all Frozen
485 Days Frozen / 3 Days Refrigerated /
2 Hours Heated
30 Days
Innovasian Cuisine (DOT)
Convenience Veg Lo Mein Production Date Open Dated all Frozen
480 Days / 7 Days
Refrigerated unopened / 90
Minutes Heated
30 Days
Innovasian Cuisine (DOT)
Convenience Veg Egg Roll Production Date Open Dated all Frozen
365 Days Frozen / 3 Days Refrigerated /
3 Hours Heated
30 Days
Innovasian Cuisine (DOT)
Convenience Pork Egg Roll Production Date Open Dated all Frozen
438 Days Frozen / 3 Days
Refrigerated / 3 Hours Heated
30 Days
Instant Imaging Corp.
GM/HBC Camera Best By Actual date printed or embossed on the package. each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Interbake Foods LLC
Candy/Snacks Mrs. Fields Cookies Best By Open Dated MMM DD YY each Ambient n/a -use best by date 30 Days
Inter-Continental Cigar
Tobacco Al Capone n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Inter-Continental Trading
Tobacco OHM Production Date Open Dated each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Inter-Continental Trading
Tobacco Shargio n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
International Food
Association
Candy/Snacks Lucky Country Best Before Open Dated all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
International Delight (See
Danone-Whitewave)
International Paper FS
GM/HBC Cups and Lids n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Int'l Pipes & Access. LLC
GM/HBC Pipe cleaners n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Utz Foods
Snacks
Boulder Canyon Kettle
Chips Production Date DD-MMM-YY case Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Utz Foods
Snacks
Nathan's Crinkle Fries, TGIF
Items, Vidalia Petals
Production Date MMM DD YY case Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Utz Foods (DOT)
Snacks Zapps, Dirty Chips Production Date MMM DD YY case Ambient 182 Days 30 days
ITG Commonwealth
Cigarettes
Kool, Salem, Winston
Production Date
Code
Example 6B
First 2 characters in the lot code
Number=year produced (6=2016)
Letter=month produced (B=Jan, L=Feb, A=Mar,
C=Apr, K=May, O=Jun, R=Jul, W=Aug, H=Sep, I=Oct,
T=Nov, E=Dec)
all Ambient
No official expiration. Contact ITG sales rep if
questioning if outdated
30 Days
ITG Commonwealth
Cigarettes
USA Gold, Fortuna, Rave,
Montclair, Maverick,
Sonoma
Production Date
Code
Example A16
Letter=month produced (A=Jan, B=Feb)
Number = year produced (16=2016)
all Ambient
No official expiration. Contact ITG sales rep if
questioning if outdated
30 Days
ITW Global Brands
GM/HBC
Gumout, Fast orange, slime
tire, fix a flat, rain-x, spray
nine automotive products
Production Date
Code
Example: 7A
Number=year produced (7=2017).
Letter=month produced (A=Jan)
box, each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
JONES POTATO CHIP
CO.
DAIRY/FRZEN
4 oz. Original UDF Simply
Salted Potato Chips
Expiration Date
Sell By DEC2720D5 (Month/Day/Year/Day of week A-
G / Packing Line 1-5
Each Ambient 6 months N/A
JTM Provisions
Convenience
3239-5 BEEF PATTY
COOKED 6- 5LB63270
Julian
Example: 17002 First 2 digits year (2017). Last 3
digits sequential day of year (2nd of Jan).
each, box, case Frozen 548 Days 30 Days
J & J Sales
GM/HBC Reach Floss Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 1825 Days 30 Days
J & J Sales
GM/HBC Tylenol caplets Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 1429 Days 30 Days
J & J Sales
GM/HBC
Band Aid, J & J First Aid Kit,
Neutrogena Makeup
remover towelettes,
Lubriderm lotion, J7J Baby
Lotion
Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 1095 Days 30 Days
J & J Sales
GM/HBC
Children's Motrin, Zyrtec,
Pepcid Max, Imodium A-D
Caplets, Listerine Pocket
strips
Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 1064 Days 30 Days
J & J Sales
GM/HBC Visine, BenGay Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 700 Days 30 Days
J & J Sales
GM/HBC
Tylenol Rapid Release
Gelcap, Motrin Liquid Gels,
Motrin PM, Tylenol PM,
Children's Tylenol, Infant's
Motrin drops, Infant's
Tylenol, Tylenol Cold & Flu,
Tylenol Sinus, Sudafed,
Tylenol Cold MS, Simply
Sleep, Benadryl, Children's
Benadryl, Imodium A-D
liquid, Imodium MSR,
Listerine mouthwash,
Neosporin, Aveeno Lotion,
Desitin Lotion
Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 699 Days 30 Days
J & J Snack Corp
Convenience
Pretzel Melt, Pretzel Super
King, Pretzel Cinn Bites,
Pretzel Grilled Cheese
Expiration Date Open Dated case Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
J & J Snack Corp
Candy/Snacks Heartbar Best By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
J & J Snack Corp
Convenience Pretzel Machine n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
J & S Distributors
GM/HBC Tarbar Cigarette filter n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Jack Links - Legend
Snacks Links Legend Best By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Jack Links Snacks (DOT)
Snacks LINKS RF BF items Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated n/a 14 Days
Jack Links Snacks (DOT)
Snacks J/Link Bowls Production Date Open Dated each Frozen, Refrigerated 75 Days 14 Days
Jack Links Snacks (DOT)
Snacks Linkwich Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated n/a 14 Days
Jack Links Snacks
Snacks
Links 1.25Z Jerky, Nugget
Teriyaki, Nugget Original,
Pork BBQ Jerky, Smoked
Jerky, Sriracha Jerky,
Steakhouse Jerky, Turkey
Jerky, Jalapeno Jerky,
Original Jerky, Peppered
Jerky, Swt&Hot Jerky,
Teriyaki Jerky
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 548 Days 30 Days
Jack Links Snacks
Snacks
Lorissa's Kitchen, Links 1.5z
Beef Sticks, Links Kip Beef
Sticks, Nugget Peppered,
Links Jumbo, AM Bacon,
Prime Rib Tender, Deli Cuts,
Sweet BBQ,
Scream/Demon, Turkey
Strip, Chicken Jerky, Whsk
Pork Jerky, EX Original
Jerky, EX Pepper Jerky, EX
Sweet&Spicy Jerky, EX
Teriyaki Jerky, Bulk Pepper
Stick, Chicken Strip, Classic
$1, Jerky Chews, Korean
BBQ Pork, Pepperoni sticks,
Teriyaki sticks
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Jack Links Snacks
Snacks Wild River Best By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Jack Links Snacks
Snacks
Links Sasquatch, Links All
American, 28065-8 LINKS
HOT&JALAP CHS 16/1.2Z,
03127-5 LINKS SNCK STK
BITE 10/1Z, 4193-9 LINKS
4Z SNACK STICK BAG ,AM
Sausage
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 274 Days 30 Days
Jack Links Snacks
Snacks Links 7.2Z Sticks Best By Open Dated all Ambient 213 Days 30 Days
Jack Links Snacks
Snacks
97825-6 LINKS 7.2Z ORIG
STICKS, 78546-6 LINKS
TURKEY/CHS 16/1.2Z,
78554-7 LINKS TURKEY
STICK 24/1.5Z
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 183 Days 30 Days
Jacob Ash Co
GM/HBC Hats, gloves, poncho n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Jarden Home Brands
Grocery
Straws, cutlery, matches,
toothpicks
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Ja-Ru Inc.
GM/HBC Toys n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
JC Newman
Tobacco
Af Hemingway, Brickhouse,
Diamond Crown, Quarum
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Jel Sert Company
Candy/Snacks
67307-2 FLA-VOR-ICE
45/5.5Z 98045
Julian
Production Date
Example: W7108
Letter=lot code. First number=year produced
(7=2017). Next three digits=Julian date produced
(108=April 18)
case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Jelly Belly Candy Co
Candy/Snacks Sugar Free Jelly Belly Best Before
Open Dated
Also has production date code. Example: 1705270005
First two digits=year produced (17=2017) Next two
digits=month produced (05=May). Next two digits=date
produced (27th)
all Ambient 14 Months 30 Days
Jelly Belly Candy Co
Candy/Snacks Jelly Belly Gift Boxes Best Before
Open Dated
Also has production date code. Example: 1705270005
First two digits=year produced (17=2017) Next two
digits=month produced (05=May). Next two digits=date
produced (27th)
all Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Jelly Belly Candy Co
Candy/Snacks
Jelly Belly Big Bean, Jelly
Belly Soda Pop Bottles, all
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans
Best Before
Open Dated
Also has production date code. Example: 1705270005
First two digits=year produced (17=2017) Next two
digits=month produced (05=May). Next two digits=date
produced (27th)
all Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Jimmy Dean (See
Hillshire)
Convenience HH
JM Smucker Co
Grocery Jif PB Bar, Jif PB ToGo Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
JM Smucker Co
Grocery Uncrustables Expiration Date Open Dated all Frozen 270 Days 30 Days
JM Smucker Co
Grocery
Sahale, Smucker Jelly 20
oz. Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
JM Smucker Co
Grocery Folgers canned coffee Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 15 Months 30 Days
JM Smucker Co
Grocery
Folgers instant coffee,
Folgers bagged coffee,
Smuckers Jelly 12oz,
Smuckers Preserves, Jif,
Crisco, Smuckers Ice Cream
Toppings
Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
JM Smucker Co
Convenience Folgers Coffee Liquid Expiration Date Open Dated case Frozen 360 Days 30 Days
John Middleton/Altria
Tobacco
Black & Mild, Carter,
Middleton, Prince Albert,
Royal Comfort
Julian production
date
Example: V314X72B3
First set of 3 numbers=Julian date produced (314=Nov
2)
Letter=shift code
Sixth digit=year produced (7=2017)
all Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Johnson & Johnson
(DOT)
GM/HBC
Tylenol, Motrin, Sudafed,
Zyrtec, Benadryl, Pepic AC,
Imodium, Visine, Listerine,
Neosporin, Lubriderm, JJ
Baby Powder, JJ Baby
Lotion, JJ Baby Oil
Use By Open Dated each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Johnson SC & Son-
Grocery
Grocery Raid, Off! n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Johnson SC & Son-
Grocery
Grocery
84432-2 OFF BITE/ITCH
PEN 12- .5Z
Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient n/a-use expiration date 30 Days
Johnsonville Sausage
Frozen
Heat and Serve French
Toast Sausage, Heat and
Serve Johnsonville Brat,
Heat and Servce Italian
Sausage, Heat and Serve
Hot n Spicy Sausage,
Cheddar Beer Brat
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated case Frozen
300 Days Frozen, 14 Days Refrigerated
unopened, 5 Days Refrigerated opened
30 Days
Johnsonville Sausage
Frozen
Ultimate Chorizo Sausage,
Maple Chipotle Sausage,
Southern Recipe Sausage
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated case Frozen
300 Days Frozen, 14 Days Refrigerated
unopened, 5-7 Days Refrigerated opened
30 Days
Johnsonville Sausage
Frozen
Smokey Cheddar Sausage,
Smoked Polish Sausage
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated case Frozen
300 Days Frozen, 60 Days Refrigerated
unopened, 7-10 Days Refrigerated opened
30 Days
Johnsonville Sausage
Frozen
Stadium Brat, Beer'n Brats,
Spicy Cheddar Omelet
Recipe, Jalapeno Cheddar
Sausage
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated case Frozen
365 Days Frozen, 60 Days Refrigerated
unopened, 7-10 Days Refrigerated opened
30 Days
Johnsonville Sausage
Frozen
Sausage, Egg, Cheese
Biscuit
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated case Frozen 240 Days Frozen, 7-10 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Johnsonville Sausage
Frozen
Sausage and Gravy Stuffed
Biscuits
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated case Frozen 215 Days Frozen, 7-10 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Johnsonville Sausage
Frozen Panini Sandwich
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated case Frozen 150 Days Frozen, 7-10 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Johnsonville Sausage
Frozen
Smoked Sausages in IW
soft baked roll
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated case Frozen
140 Days Frozen, 10 Days Refrigerated
Unopened
30 Days
Johnsonville Sausage
Refrigerated
Beddar with Cheddar
Smoked Sausage and
Cheese, Smoked Bratwurst
Best By Open Dated case Refrigerated 45 Days Refrigerated 14 Days
Jonny Almond Nut Co
Candy/Snacks Jonny Almond Expiration Date Open Dated case Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
Joy Cone Company
Convenience
52063-2 JOY I/CRM CAKE
CONE12- 12CT71212;
52064-0 JOY I/CRM SUGR
CONE12- 12CT31212
Best By Actual box, case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Joy Cone Company
Convenience
96006-3 JOY I/CRM CHOC
CONE10- 12CT91012;
96009-8 @JOY I/CRM
CHOC CON 1- 10 91012
Best By Actual box, case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Joy Cone Company
Convenience
52060-8 UDF I/CRM SUG
CONE 4-200CT72546;
52059-4 UDF I/CRM WFL
CONE 12- 18CT72576
Best By Actual box, case Ambient 460 Days 30 Days
JTI
Cigarettes Wave, LD, Wings Production Date
Example: FBG13B14
Second letter=month (A=Jan, B=Feb)
Third letter=year (A=2011, B=2012)
Fourth and fifth=Day
all Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
JTM Foods
Bakery JJ's Pies
Julian
Production Date
Example: 5281 18
First number=year produced (5=2015). Next three
digits=Julian date produced (281=October 8th)
each Frozen 120 Days Frozen / 21 Days Thawed 30 Days
Just Born Inc.
Candy/Snacks Sugar Free Peeps Best By
Open Dated
Also has a production date code.
Example: 704291452L1
The first digit=last digit of year produced (7=2017)
Second and third digit=month produced (04=April).
The fourth and fifth digit=day produced (29=29th)
each, case Ambient 8 Months 30 Days
Just Born Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Chocolate Covered Peeps,
Peanut Chews
Best By
Open Dated
Also has a production date code.
Example: 704291452L1
The first digit=last digit of year produced (7=2017)
Second and third digit=month produced (04=April).
The fourth and fifth digit=day produced (29=29th)
each, case Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Just Born Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Peeps (flavored), Chocolate
dipped Peeps
Best By
Open Dated
Also has a production date code.
Example: 704291452L1
The first digit=last digit of year produced (7=2017)
Second and third digit=month produced (04=April).
The fourth and fifth digit=day produced (29=29th)
each, case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Just Born Inc.
Candy/Snacks Mike and Ike Sourlicious Best By
Open Dated
Also has a production date code.
Example: 704291452L1
The first digit=last digit of year produced (7=2017)
Second and third digit=month produced (04=April).
The fourth and fifth digit=day produced (29=29th)
each, case Ambient 13 Months 30 Days
Just Born Inc.
Candy/Snacks Hot Tamales Boxes Best By
Open Dated
Also has a production date code.
Example: 704291452L1
The first digit=last digit of year produced (7=2017)
Second and third digit=month produced (04=April).
The fourth and fifth digit=day produced (29=29th)
each, case Ambient 16 Months 30 Days
Just Born Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Hot Tamales Bags, Mike
And Ike Jelly Beans, Just
Born Jelly Beans
Best By
Open Dated
Also has a production date code.
Example: 704291452L1
The first digit=last digit of year produced (7=2017)
Second and third digit=month produced (04=April).
The fourth and fifth digit=day produced (29=29th)
each, case Ambient 19 Months 30 Days
Just Born Inc.
Candy/Snacks Peeps (unflavored) Best By
Open Dated
Also has a production date code.
Example: 704291452L1
The first digit=last digit of year produced (7=2017)
Second and third digit=month produced (04=April).
The fourth and fifth digit=day produced (29=29th)
each, case Ambient 25 Months 30 Days
Just Desserts (DOT)
Bakery Cupcake IW Production Date Open Dated all Frozen 365 Days Frozen / 7 to 14 Days Thawed 30 Days
JUUL Labs
Tobacco Juul Lab Products
Production Date
Code
Example: G0314a03 First
letter=year produced (G=2018) Next
number is month produced (03=March) Next
two digits=day produced (14)
each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Kathy Kaye Foods
Candy/Snacks Popcorn on the Cob Best By Open Dated each Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Kar Nut Products
Candy/Snacks
All Kars and 2nd Nature
products
Best By Open Dated Each, Case Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Kaye Home Products
GM/HBC Grill n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Kellogg Frozen
Dairy/Frozen Eggo Better if Used By Open Dated MMMDD_YY inner, case Frozen 455 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's - Pringles
Candy/Snacks
Pringles BBQ, Pringles
Jalapeno, Pringles Original
1.3Z & 5.26Z, Pringles
Pizza, Pringles Sour Cream
& Onion 1.41Z & 5.5Z,
Pringles Baked Potato,
Pringles Buffalo Wing,
Pringles Cheddar Cheese
5.5z, Pringles Honey
Mustard, Pringles Ranch,
Pringles Salt and Vinegar
5.5Z
Best By LOT_YDDDPPLL each, case Ambient 456 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's - Pringles
Candy/Snacks
Pringles Salt and Vinegar
2.5Z
Best By LOT_YDDDPPLL each, case Ambient 456 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's - Pringles
Candy/Snacks
Pringles Cheddar Cheese,
Pringles Original 2.5Z,
Pringles Sour Cream &
Onion 2.5Z
Best By LOT_YDDDPPLL each, case Ambient 456 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Cheez It, Club Crackers,
Townhouse pita & hummus
Better if Used By Open Dated MMMDDYY all Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Kashi Trail Mix, Special K
Bars, Special K Crisps
Better if Used By Open Dated MMMDDYY all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks Kasi Gran Almond Better if Used By Open Dated MMMDDYY all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Bare Naked Bites, Fam
Amos Cookies, Keebler
Cheez PB crackers, Keebler
Club With Cheddar, Keebler
crackers with Cheese,
Keebler crackers with
Pepper Jack, Keebler Fudge
Stripe Cookies, Keebler
Fudge Stripe Minis, Keebler
Frosted Animal Crackers,
Keebler Pecan Sandies,
Keebler Rainbow chip
cookies, Keebler Wafers,
Keebler Toast, Keebler
Vienna Finger, Special K
Crackers, Special K Protein
Bars, Keebler S/Batch
Chocolate Chip
Better if Used By Open Dated MMMDDYY each, case Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Keebler Rainbow Chip
Deluxe
Better if Used By Open Dated MMMDDYY inner, case Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Kashi Golean Bars, Cereal
cups
Better if Used By Open Dated MMMDDYY all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks Special K Protein Shakes Best By Open Dated MMDDYY all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks Kashi GoLean Crunch Better if Used By Open Dated MMM_DD_YYYY inner, case Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Kellogg Variety Pack,
Kellogg Special K Redberry,
Kellogg Cereals
Better if Used By Open dated MMM_DD_YYYY inner, case Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks Pure Bar Better if Used By Open Dated MMMDDYY all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Kellogg's Snacks
Candy/Snacks Pop Tarts Best if Used By Open Dated MMMYY_DD inner, case Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
KF Express
Candy/Snacks Kraft Racks n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Kidsmania
Candy/Snacks Hard Candy Expiration Date
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Also has a production date code
Example: 12051811
First two numbers=year produced (12=2012) Next
two digits=month produced (05=May) Next two
digits=date produced (18=18th)
each, case Ambient 28 Months 30 Days
Kidsmania
Candy/Snacks
Unwrapped hard candy,
Gum tape, Gum nuggets,
Double Bubble Gumballs
Expiration Date
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Also has a production date code
Example: 12051811
First two numbers=year produced (12=2012) Next
two digits=month produced (05=May) Next two
digits=date produced (18=18th)
each, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Kidz Confections
Candy/Snacks
Jawlipops, Music Pops,
Snake/Gator shipper,
Yummy Golf Club display,
Gum Smuggler Pirate
Best Before Open Dated MMM/DD/YYYY each Ambient n/a - use best before date 30 Days
Kind, LLC
Candy/Snacks Kind Bars Best By Date
Open dated Bbddmmmyyyy
Also has Julian Code 17149=best by May29, 2017
all Ambient 15 Months 30 Days
Kind, LLC
Candy/Snacks Kind Healthy Grain Bars Best By Date
Open dated Bbddmmmyyyy
Also has Julian Code 17149=best by May29, 2017
all Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
Klement Sausage Co Inc
Candy/Snacks Klement Sausage Sell By Open Dated each, case Refrigerated 18 Months 14 Days
Knapp's, Bill (see Bill
Knapp's)
Grocery Doughnut, misc
Koko's Conf - Kidzone
Candy/Snacks
Pressed Dextrose, Cady
Jewelry, Jawbreakers with
Gum, Popping Cady,
Lollipops, Candy Spray, Gel
Squeeze Candy
Production Date
Code
Example: 190517A
Second digit=last digit of year produced (9=2019)
The third and fourth digits are month produced
(05=May)
The fifth and sixth digit=day of month produced
(17=17th)
all Ambient 36 Months 30 Days
Koko's Conf - Kidzone
Candy/Snacks Bulk Gum
Production Date
Code
Example: 190517A
Second digit=last digit of year produced (9=2019)
The third and fourth digits are month produced
(05=May)
The fifth and sixth digit=day of month produced
(17=17th)
all Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Koko's Conf - Kidzone
Candy/Snacks Cotton Candy
Production Date
Code
Example: 190517A
Second digit=last digit of year produced (9=2019)
The third and fourth digits are month produced
(05=May)
The fifth and sixth digit=day of month produced
(17=17th)
all Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Kost US
GM/HBC STP EX LIFE RTU Born On Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 24 Months (minimum) 30 Days
Kowalski Companies
Candy/Snacks
73461-6 KOWALSKI BULK
SAUSAG 2-4.5#
Production Date Open Dated case Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
(DOT)
Dairy/Frozen
6ct/3.5oz, Colliders Twisted
Kit Kat 6ct/3.5oz, Colliders
Twisted Hershey's Cookies
& Creme 6ct/3.5oz
Expiration Date
Example: 18123: 18=year of prodution, 123=julian
day
Each Refrigerated 120 Days n/a
Kraft Heinz Company
Convenience
59175-0 PC KR SALD DRS
MWHP200-.44Z66371,
42226-6 PC KR
RANCHERS CH 100-1Z
64968
Production Date
Ex 12M06C6. 12=Dec, M=mfr date designation,
06=6th Day, C=Plant, 6= year-2016.
case Ambient 150 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Convenience
61211-1 PC HEINZ MAYO
500- 12G53140
Production Date Open dated - production date case Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Convenience Frozen Soups (4-4lb, 4-8lb)
Julian
Production Date
Ex: LD287 20 FB1 = mfr 287th day of 2020 case Frozen 730 days (2 years) 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Heinz Distilled White
Vinegar
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 1440 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery Kraft BBQ
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 450 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery A1 Steak Sauce
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 990 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Jello, Shake N Bake
Chicken, Country Time
Lemonade
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated
Also has Julian Production Date
all Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar,
Lea/Pern Worceshire Sauce
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Planters Cashews Halves
and Pieces
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery Heinz Cocktail Sauce
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 630 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery Calumet Baking Powder
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Heinz Gravy, Heinz Yellow
Mustard
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery Stove Top Chicken
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 450 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery Heinz Ketchup
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 450 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Maxwell House Coffee,
Sanka Instant Coffee
Julian
Production Date
Example: 13045 XSW 02 2
First two digits=Year produced (13=2013)
Next three digits= Julian day produced (045=Feb 15)
all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Planters Chipotle Peanuts,
Planters Salted Caramel
Peanuts, Planters Clasic
Roasted Peanuts, Planters
Chipotle, Koolburst
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery Mio Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Cornuts, Planters Deluxe
Mixed Nuts, Planters Deluxe
Cashews, Planters Pistachio
Tubes, Planters Almond
Tube
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Planters Honey Roasted,
Plantered Salted, Planters
Dry Roasted, Planters
Cashews, Planters Turtle
Sundae Mix, Planters
Banana Sundae Mix,
Planters Oatmeal Rasin
Cookie
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Planters Dry Roasted,
Planters Salt and Pepper,
Planters Peanut HR
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Deluxe Mac and Cheese
Dinner, Velveeta Cheesy
bowls
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Planters Snack Nuts Heat,
Planters Cashew Tube
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Planters Nution Men's
Health, Planters Salted
Caramel, Planters Salt and
Vinegar, Planters Chili Lime
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Kraft Italian Dressing, Kraft
Classic Catalina
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery Kraft Grated Parmesan Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery Kool Aid Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Planters Nutrition Honey
Nut, Planters Nutition
Chocolate Nut, Planters Trail
Mix Sweet & Salty
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Kraft Mac and Cheese
Dinner
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 255 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Planters Trail Mix Peanut
Butter Chocolate, Planters
Trail Mix Spicey Nut,
Planters Trail Mix Nuts and
Chocolate, Planters Trail Mix
Nuts, Seeds, Cranberry,
Planters Trail Mix Fruit and
Nut
Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery Velveeta SS original
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MM,plant,DDPlant,Year all Ambient 225 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Velveetta Shells and
Cheese
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MM,plant,DDPlant,Year all Ambient 225 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Kraft Dry Ranch, Kraft
Ranch Dressing, Kraft may,
Kraft Miracle Whip, Kraft
Tartar Sauce
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks
Planters P3 Chipotle
Pnt/orig Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Kraft Easy Mac and Cheese,
Kraft Thousand Island
Dressing, Kraft Ranch
Dressing
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Candy/Snacks Planters Jerky/HR Nuts Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Company
Grocery
Marshmallow Crème, Jet
Puff Marshmallow, Kraft
Fudgies, Planters Trail Mix
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated MMDDplantY all Ambient 210 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
OM Deli Shaved Oven
Roasted Turkey, OM Natural
Ham/Jack, OM Natural
Turkey/Cheddar, OM Power
Pack
Expiration Date Open Dated DDMMYYYY all Refrigerated 75 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Lunchable Pepperoni Pizza,
Lunchable Pepperoni Pizza
FP, P3 Plates, P3
Turkey/cheese/almond, P3
Ham/cheese/almond, OM
Bacon, Hick Ridge Bacon
Expiration Date Open Dated DDMMYYYY all Refrigerated 85 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
OM Bologna Beef, OM
Bologna Sliced, OM Salami
Cotto, OM Hard Salami,
Lunchable Pepperoni, Mozz,
Cracker
Expiration Date Open Dated DDMMYYYY all Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Lunchable Turkey and
Cheddar
Expiration Date Open Dated DDMMYYYY all Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Lunchable Ham Swiss
Cracker, Lunchable Turkey,
Cheddar, Cracker,
Lunchable Ham. Cheddar,
Vanilla Crème, Lunchable
Turkey, American, Oreo,
Lunchable Bologna,
American, Chips Ahoy,
Lunchable Ham, American,
Cracker, Lunchable Turkey,
American, Lunchable Ham,
American
Expiration Date Open Dated DDMMYYYY all Refrigerated 95 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Lunchable Cheese Pizza,
Lunchable Nacho Regular,
Lunchable Nachos FP,
Lunchable Cheese Pizza FP
Expiration Date Open Dated DDMMYYYY all Refrigerated 100 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
OM Chopped Ham, OM Hot
Dogs
Expiration Date Open Dated DDMMYYYY all Refrigerated 105 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen Kraft Dip French Onion
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated all Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Kraft String Cheese Orig,
Kraft String Jalapeno, Kraft
Twist Ums
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated all Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen OM Bologna Expiration Date Open Dated all Refrigerated 125 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Kraft Chunk Colby Jack,
Kraft Chunk Mild Colby,
Kraft Natural Cheese Stick
Smokey Bacon, Kraft
Natural Colby Jack Cheese
Stick, Phil Bagel w/
strawberry, Phl Bagel w/
chive, Philiadelphia
Cheesecake Stawberry,
Philiadelphia Cheesecake
Saleted Caramel
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated all Refrigerated 150 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Kraft Shredded Mozzarella,
Kraft Shredded Taco
Cheese
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated all Refrigerated 150 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Kraft Natural Mild Cheddar
Shredded, Philly Cream
Cheese
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated all Refrigerated 180 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen Kraft Chunk Med Cheddar
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated all Refrigerated 180 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Cracker Barrel Cheese
Stick, Kraft Chunk Sharp
Cheddar, Phil Cream
Cheese
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated all Refrigerated 210 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Kraft Heinz American
Singles
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated all Refrigerated 210 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Kraft American Deluxe
Slices
Manufacture
Date
Open Dated all Refrigerated 240 Days 14 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen Bagel Bites Expiration Date Open Dated all Frozen 360 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen TGIF appetizers Expiration Date Open Dated all Frozen 450 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
Ore-Ida Tater Tots, Ore-Ida
Crinkle Fries, Ore-Ida
Southern Style Hashbrowns
Expiration Date Open Dated all Frozen 630 Days 30 Days
Kraft Heinz Refridge
Dairy/Frozen
American Omelet Rounds
12ct/4.6oz, Just Crack An
Egg - Three Meat Omelet
Expiration Date
Example: 18123: 18=year of prodution, 123=julian
day
Each Refrigerated 90 Days n/a
Krispy Kreme, TSW
Foods (DOT)
Convenience Crullers, Bites
Julian
Production
First 2 digits = Year; next letter is Month (A=Jan,
B=Feb, etc); next 2 digits is julian day of year.
na/ Frozen
At production: Bites-180 to 300 days; Crullers-270
days. Ambient shelf life is 30 days on both types.
20 Days
Krispy Kreme, TSW
Foods (DOT)
Grocery
Doughnuts, Honey Buns,
Cinnamon Rolls (Pies - see
next entry)
Production Date
Code
Example: 123 45:67. First 3 digits day of the year
produced. Next set of numbers is military time of
production.
Each Frozen
Frozen- 6 Months. Slacked Shelf: Cake Donuts
33 days. Honey Bun 70 days. White Ice Hny Bun
50 days. Cinn Rolls 70 days.
30 Days
Krispy Kreme, TSW
Foods (DOT)
Grocery Pies (two types)
Production Date
Code
Example: 123 45:67. First 3 digits day of the year
produced. Next set of numbers is military time of
production.
Each Frozen
3z Pies- Frozen shelf - 6 mths, slacked is 70
days. 4z Pies- Frozen shelf - 4 mths, slacked is
30 days.
30 Days
Kretek
Tobacco Cuban, Djarum n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
L. Frances Caramel Co
Candy/Snacks L.Frances Caramels Best By Open Dated case Ambient n/a - use best by date 30 Days
LALA (DOT)
Grocery LALA drinks Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated 60 Days 7 Days
Land Mark Products Inc.
Frozen DNB Sandwiches Best By Open Dated case Frozen 12 Months Frozen, 7 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Land O Lakes (DOT)
Grocery
Land O Lakes Cheddar
Cheese
Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 150 Days 14 Days
Land O Lakes (DOT)
Grocery Land O Lakes Salted Butter Best By Open Dated all Refrigerated 180 Days 14 Days
Late July Snacks
Candy/Snacks Late July Best By Open Dated each, case Ambient 182 Days 30 Days
Ledvance LLC
GM/HBC Lightbulbs n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a 30 Days
Leramo Coffee
Corporation
Convenience Marshmallow Canister MFR Date Actual Date each, case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Leramo Coffee
Corporation
Convenience Powder Topping MFR Date
Example 27D10A. 27=day of month. D=April (A=Jan,
etc.). 10=last 2 digits of year (2010).
each, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Leramo Coffee
Corporation
Convenience Majestic Tea 2z MFR Date Example DDMonthYY. 4-Apr-17 case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Leramo Coffee
Corporation
Convenience Tea Sweetener 10z MFR Julian Example 17094. 17=Year, 94th day of the year each, case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Leramo Coffee
Corporation
Convenience FCB Syrup Best if Used By Open Date each Ambient 6 Months 30 Days
Leramo Coffee
Corporation
Convenience FUB Syrup Best if Used By Open Date each Ambient 6 Months 30 Days
Leramo Coffee
Corporation
Convenience
8264-3 LER HUDSON
LEMONADE 6-
64ZLMNADE F
Production
Julian
Example 7339 = produced in 2017, 339th day of the
year.
each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Licensed E-liquid Mfg.
Tobacco
Cravin, Pure Statis
Gummies
Expiration Date
Each item has an actual expiration date right next to
batch code
each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Lifoam Industries LLC
GM/HBC Coolers n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Liggett Vector
Cigarettes
Liggett, Pyramid, Eve,
Eagle, Grand Prix
Production Date
Code
Example W17200110817
2nd & 3rd number=year produced (17=2017)
4th and 5th number=week produced (20=20th week)
7th number=day of the week produced (1=Monday)
each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Lil' Auto Products
GM/HBC
Super Glue, pliers,
screwdriver, wrench, Car
battery terminal, booster
cables, car bulbs, funnel,
fuse blades, hose bandage,
car hose clamps, car plug
tire kit, rubber patch kit, strip
tire repair kit, tie down cords,
tire gauge, vinyl elec tape
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Lil' Drugstore Products
GM/HBC
Value Mouthwash, Value No
Snooze, Value Anti-
diarrhea, Value Aspirin,
Child Pain/FVR, Value
Stomach Relief, Vial
Comp/Advil, Vial
Comp/Aleve, Vial
Comp/Excedrin, Vial
Comp/Tylenol, EZ Zantac,
Value Allergy, Value Day
Cold/Flu, Value Ibuprofen,
Night Cold/Flu, Value Pain
Relief, Sin Mult Symptom,
Sleep Aid, All 1D items, all
2D items, All 3D items, Non-
Asp, Value Day Cold & Flu,
Value Nasal Spray, Value
Night Cold & Flu, Value
Tussin, Ricola, Value Nail
pol remover, Carmex, Value
Eye Drops, Value Petrol Jel,
Value Alcohol Iso, Value
Peroxide
Expiration Date Open Dated MM/YYYY each, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Lil' Drugstore Products
GM/HBC Rolaids Expiration Date Open Dated M/YY or MM/YYYY each, case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Lil' Drugstore Products
GM/HBC
Emergen-C, Allergy 66CT,
Cold/Cough 60CT 72092,
Value Bandages
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Lil' Necessities Products
GM/HBC
Shampoo, hair spray, deod,
floss, oral care kit, t/paste
brush, Lotion, shave kit,
clear eyes, cotton swabs,
first aid kit, Hiliters, mech
pencil, pens, perm marker,
tape, scissors, super glue,
bday candles, sew kit, emery
boards, nail clipper, tweezer,
Rayo batteries, flashlight,
brush, comb, hand sani
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Lil' Necessities Products
GM/HBC Opti free Lens solution Expiration Date Open Dated YYYY/MM/DD each, case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Lil' Necessities Products
GM/HBC Systane Eye Drops Expiration Date Open Dated MM/YY each, case Ambient 15 Months 30 Days
Lil' Snacks
Candy/Snacks Harvest Snaps, Whole Cut Best Before Open Dated MMM-DD-YY each, case Ambient 4 Months 30 Days
Lindt & Sprungli
Candy/Snacks
Truffles, Bars with Nuts,
Sticks with Nuts, Seasonal
items
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Lindt & Sprungli
Candy/Snacks
Bars with No Nuts, Sticks
with No Nuts
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 15-18 Months 30 Days
Living Essentials
GM/HBC 5 Hour Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 548 Days 30 Days
Lofthouse Bay Valley
Convenience
35604-2 LOFTHSE PINK
COOKIE 12-2PK723851
Julian
Production
Ex: 18002 - 18=2018. 002 = Jan 2nd. each, case Frozen 240 Days at Production; 60 Days Ambient
Logic Technology
Tobacco Logic Production Date Open Dated each Ambient 15 Months 30 Days
Lotus Bakeries
Candy/Snacks Lotus Biscoff Best Before Open Dated all Ambient 400 Days 30 Days
Love Your Health, LLC
Candy/Snacks
Love Your Health Soynut,
Love Your Health Soymix,
Up Your Game Mix
Best Before Open Dated MM-DD-YY each, case Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
LR Logistical Solutions -
Sharpie
GM/HBC Sharpie n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
LR Logistical Solutions -
Elmer's
GM/HBC Elmer's n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
LR Logistical Solutions -
Krazy Glue
GM/HBC Krazy Glue n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Ludwick's Sales and Dist.
Grocery Ludwick's Donuts Production Date Open Dated case Frozen 120 Days Frozen / 7 Days Thawed 30 Days
Mailender Inc
GM/HBC Cups and Lids n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Mars Chocolate - Ice
Cream
Dairy/Frozen
Dove, M&M Ice cream bar,
Snickers Ice cream bar
Best Before
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Also has a production date code
Example: 703-AC-BUR-YY
First number=year produced (7=2017) Next
two digits=week of year produced (03=3rd week)
Next letter=day of week produced (A=Monday)
all Frozen - ice cream 104 Weeks 30 Days
Mars Chocolate - Ice
Cream
Dairy/Frozen Twix Ice cream bar Best Before
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Also has a production date code
Example: 703-AC-BUR-YY
First number=year produced (7=2017) Next
two digits=week of year produced (03=3rd week)
Next letter=day of week produced (A=Monday)
all Frozen - ice cream 72 Weeks 30 Days
Mars Chocolate - Ice
Cream
Dairy/Frozen Ice Cream Pints Best Before
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Also has a production date code
Example: 703-AC-BUR-YY
First number=year produced (7=2017) Next
two digits=week of year produced (03=3rd week)
Next letter=day of week produced (A=Monday)
all Frozen - ice cream 64 Weeks 30 Days
Mars Chocolate - Ice
Cream
Dairy/Frozen
M&M Ice cream sandwich
cookie, Ice Cream Cones,
Starburst Sorbet Bar
Best Before
Open Dated MM/YYYY
Also has a production date code
Example: 703-AC-BUR-YY
First number=year produced (7=2017) Next
two digits=week of year produced (03=3rd week)
Next letter=day of week produced (A=Monday)
all Frozen - ice cream 52 Weeks 30 Days
Mars Chocolates N.A
Candy/Snacks
Dove, M&M, Milky Way,
Musketeer, Snickers,
Maltesers, Twix, Goodness
Knows
Best Before
Open Dated MM/YYYY (Expires last day of month
listed)
Also has production date code
Example: 024AKHKP01 13:12
First number=last digit of year produced (0=2020) Next
two digits=week of the year produced (24=second
week in June). Next letter=day of week produced
(A=Mon)
all Ambient n/a - use best by date 30 Days
Mars Chocolates N.A.-
Combos
Candy/Snacks Combos Best Before
Open Dated MM/YYYY (Expires last day of month
listed)
Also has production date code
Example: 024AKHKP01 13:12
First number=last digit of year produced (0=2020) Next
two digits=week of the year produced (24=second
week in June). Next letter=day of week produced
(A=Mon)
all Ambient n/a -use best by date 30 Days
Maruchan
Grocery Maruchan Ramen, Yakisoba Best By Open Dated all Ambient n/a- use best by date 30 Days
MASIERO BROS, II LLC
Bakery Cup of Cookies Production
Example: 18123: 18=year of prodution, 123=julian
day (JULIAN DAY CODE FOR MANUFACTURED
DAY)
Each Ambient 180 days n/a
Mc Ilhenny
Grocery Tabasco Best By Open Dated each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
McCain Foods (DOT)
Convenience
Corn Nuggets, Hash brown
Patties, Mac & Cheese
Wedge, Mozzarella Cheese
sticks, Onion Rings, Cream
Cheese Poppers, Potato
Wedge
Production Date Open Dated all Frozen 1 Year Frozen / 5 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
McCall Farms
Convenience Boiled Peanuts Best By Open Dated each
Ambient / Refrigerated /
Heated
3 Years in package / 3 Days refrigerated /
3 Days at 155F.
30 Days
Meacham Enterprises
Inc.
GM/HBC Maps n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Megamex (DOT)
Convenience Nacho Peppers Jalapeno Best By Open Dated each Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Michigan Sugar Company
Grocery Pioneer Sugar Best By
Open Dated MMM, DD, YYYY
Also has Julian date code. Example: Y339H2
Second, third and fourth digit=Julian date produced
(339=December 5th) Next
letter=year produced (A=year ends in 0, skips I,
K=year ends in 9)
each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Midwest Tobacco Inc
Tobacco Hot Rod Cigaretts Tubes Production
01112142 - Code reads Jan 11, 2021 Machine 4 Shift
2 - Code is on the master case and on the inside lid of
the retail sale.
Each / Exterior Case Ambient n/a n/a
Midwest Can Company
GM/HBC Gas Cans n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Milford Farms (DOT)
Convenience
Chicken Chips, Chicken
Sticks
Best if Used By Open Dated all Frozen 730 Days Frozen 30 Days
Minnesota Mining & MFG
GM/HBC 3M office products n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Minute Maid Company
Dairy/Frozen aididid
Minute Maid Co
Grocery Fairlife 11.5z n/a n/a n/a Refrigerated n/a 14 Days
Minute Maid Co
Grocery Simply chilled 11.5z n/a n/a n/a Refrigerated n/a 14 Days
Minute Maid Co
Grocery Simply chilled 32z n/a n/a n/a Refrigerated n/a 14 Days
Missouri Meerschaum Co
GM/HBC Pipes n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Mobile Merchandisers
Convenience Display n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Modern Specialties Co
GM/HBC Feather Duster n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Mondelez Global LLC
Candy/Snacks
Soft Candy (Sour Patch,
Swedish Fish)
Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient n/a- use best by date 30 Days
Mondelez Global LLC
Candy/Snacks
Stride, Sour Patch Gum,
Trident Splash
Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient n/a- use best by date 30 Days
Mondelez Global LLC
Candy/Snacks
Regular Trident,
Bubblicious, Certs,
Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient n/a- use best by date 30 Days
Mondelez Global LLC
Candy/Snacks Toblerone Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient n/a- use best by date 30 Days
Mondelez Global LLC
Candy/Snacks Halls Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient n/a- use best by date 30 Days
Mondelez Global-Biscuit
Candy/Snacks
Oreo, Handi Chez N
Crackers, Belvita, Chips
Ahoy, Nutter Butter, Riz, Fig
Newton, Teddy Grahams,
Vea crackers, Chicken N
Biscuit, Saltines, Easy
Cheese Cheddar, H/Maid
Grahams, Triscuit, Wheat
Thins, Lorna Doone, Nilla
Wafers, Oyster Crackers,
Premium Crackers
Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient n/a - use best by date 30 Days
Mondelez Racks
Candy/Snacks Candy Racks n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Morinaga America Inc.
Candy/Snacks Hi-Chew Best Before Open Dated mm.dd.yyyy each Ambient n/a - use best before date 30 Days
Morris National Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Gummy Lunch Bag, Tangy
Zanggy Twist
Best Before Open Dated each Ambient n/a 30 Days
Morton Salt Co
Grocery Morton Salt Iodized Best By Open Dated each Ambient 5 Years 30 Days
Morton Salt Co
Grocery
Morton Salt and Pepper
shakers
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 5 Years- salt 2 Years - pepper 30 Days
Morton Salt Co
Grocery Morton Salt Pellets n/a Not Dated each Ambient Indefinite n/a
NAPCO Bag & Film
GM/HBC Trash bags n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Nathan's Famous Inc.
Frozen Hot Dogs, Sausages Production Date Open Dated case Frozen 9 Months 30 Days
National Design
GM/HBC Pens n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
National Tobacco
Tobacco Zig/Zag Wraps & Cigars Best By
Case has actual packaging date
Pouch and Carton has Best If Used By date
all Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
National Tobacco
Tobacco V2 E-Cigarettes Best By
Case has actual packaging date
Individual package has actual Best If Used By date
all Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
National Tobacco
Tobacco V2 Liquid Nicotine Best By
Case has actual packaging date
Bottle and Carton have Best If Used By date
all Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
National Tobacco
Tobacco Beechnut & Stoker Chew Best By
Case has actual packaging date
Carton and Pouch have Best if Used By date
all Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
National Tobacco
Tobacco Stokers Moist Snuff Best By
Case has actual packaging date
Tub and Can have Best if Used by Date
all Ambient 9 Months 14 Days
National Tobacco
Tobacco
Zig/Zag papers, Zig/Zag
Rollers, V2 Cartridges and
Kits
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Nature's Animals Inc.
Grocery Dog Bones Best By Open Dated each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Nature's Bakery (DOT)
Candy/Snacks Nature's Bakery Best By Open Dated each Ambient 280 Days 30 Days
Navajo Manufacturing
GM/HBC
Old Spice (60792-4), Secret
(69595-5), Colgate (60789-4
& 67926-7), Cutex
(08983-4)
Expiration Date
Open dated Month, Year. Expires last day of the
month.
each, case Ambient n/a - use expiration date 30 Days
Navajo Manufacturing
GM/HBC Misc. general merchandise n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Ne-Mo Bakery (DOT)
Nemo
Grocery
Ne-Mo Banana, Chocolate,
Cheese Coffee Cake,
Cinnamon Roll, Golden
Pound, Buntcake, Red
Velvet
Julian
Production Code
Ex: 23061 = 2 shift; 3 = year 2014; 061=Day, March
2
all Frozen
365 Days Frozen. Ambient Life: 30 days for
Bundt, Cinn Rolls, Danishes, Muffins. 60 days
for Cake-Breads, Iced Breads, Streusel Breads,
Cake slices 2 & 4z. 7 days for Cake Squares.
21 Days for Brookie.
30 Days
Ne-Mo Bakery (DOT)
Grocery
Cake Squares (look for SQ
in SAS descriptor)
Julian
Production Code
Ex: 23061 = 2 shift; 3 = year 2014; 061=Day, March
2
all Frozen
365 Days Frozen / 30 Day Refrig / 7 Days
Ambient (under 75-degrees F)
30 Days
Nestle Professional
Convenience
18567-1 PC CRM BLISS
VANLLA180-.38Z 6710
n/a n/a n/a Ambient 150 Days (5 months) 30 Days
NECCO
Candy/Snacks
Clark Bar, Necco Wafers
2.02z
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
NECCO
Candy/Snacks Slap Stix, Sky Bar
Julian
Production Code
Example: 319202
Second through fourth digit=Julian date produced
(192=July 11th) Fifth
digit=last digit of year produced (0=2020)
inner Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
NECCO
Candy/Snacks Necco Wafers 24ct Best By Open Dated each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
NECCO
Candy/Snacks Necco Candy Buttons
Julian
Production Code
Example: 319202
Second through fourth digit=Julian date produced
(192=July 11th) Fifth
digit=last digit of year produced (0=2020)
each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Nemco Food Equipment
Convenience warmers and grill equipment n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Nestle DSD - Pizza
Dairy/Frozen
Digiorno Pizza, Jack's Pizza,
Tombstone Pizza
Sell By Open Dated Mounth, Date, Year each Frozen 120 Days 30 Days
Nestle Food Company
Candy/Snacks oododod
Nestle Frozen Foods Co
Dairy/Frozen Hot Pocket 8Z
Julian Date
Code
EX: 6012574800. 6 = last digit of Year (2006). 012 =
day of year (Jan 12). 5748 is factory. 00 = n/a
inner, case Frozen 420 Days after date of production (frozen) 30 Days
Nestle Frozen Foods Co
Dairy/Frozen Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine en Foodsn Foods
Nestle Frozen/ Hot
Pockets
Grocery
Nestle Professional
Convenience
Nestle Purina Pet Care
Grocery na Peta Peta Pet
Nestle USA Chilled
Beverage
Dairy/Frozen eddd
Nestle Waters of North
America
Grocery rththth
New Image Global
Tobacco RB Wrap n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Niconovum USA
GM/HBC Zonnic Expiration Date Open Dated MM/YYYY each Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Njoy
Tobacco SOTTERA, INC. DBA NJOY Production
First 3 digits (196) = Julian date for Manufacturing date
Last 4 digits (1980) = Julian date for packing date
(198) + year (0) Example: 1960702 1980
all Ambient 24 Months n/a
Nogii International
Candy/Snacks Nogii Best By Best By Day-month-year all Ambient 16 Months 30 Days
Novelty Cone
Convenience oveltyveltyvelty
No Man's Land Foods
Candy/Snacks No Man's Land Jerky Expiration Date Open Dated Month, Day, Year all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Nu Mark / Altria
Tobacco Markten Best By "Do Not Use After" dates on the bottom of every pack. each Ambient 6 Months from production date 30 Days
Nugo Nutrition
Candy/Snacks
Nugo Dark Chocolate Chip,
Dark Chocolate Pretzel, Mint
Chocolate Chip, Slim
Brownie, Slim Crunchy PB,
Slim Raspberry Truffle,
Strong Carmel Pretzel,
Strong Peanut Cluster
Production Date Julian Date & shift Code All Ambient 450 Days 30 Days
Nugo Nutrition
Candy/Snacks Promax (all flavors) Production Date Julian Date & shift Code All Ambient 420 Days 30 Days
Nugo Nutrition
Candy/Snacks Nugo Vanilla Yogurt Production Date Julian Date & shift Code All Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
NVE Pharmaceuticals
Inc.
GM/HBC
Blackjax packet, Dexatrim
Packet, Real Tablets, Stackr
Packets, Micro Dex Tablets
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
NVE Pharmaceuticals
Inc.
GM/HBC
Stackr Energy Shot, Xtra
Entergy Shot
Best By Actual best by date mm/dd/yy each Ambient 4 Years 30 Days
Oberto Sausage Co.
Candy/Snacks
Applewood Bacon Jerky,
Short Stops, unwrapped
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 360 Days 30 Days
Oberto Sausage Co.
Candy/Snacks
Cattleman's Cut, Oberto
Jerky
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Ocean Spray Cranberries
Inc
Grocery berrieserrieserries
Office Depot
Equipment Easel n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Oil Dri
GM/HBC Oil n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Oil Dri
GM/HBC Cat Litter n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Old Trapper
Candy/Snacks Old Trapper Jerky Best By Open Dated month, year all Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Old Wisconsin(Carl
Buddig)
Candy/Snacks Snack Stick Caddies Use By Open Dated MM/DD/YY all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Old Wisconsin(Carl
Buddig)
Candy/Snacks 18 ct Smoke Stacks Use By Open Dated MM/DD/YY all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Old Wisconsin(Carl
Buddig)
Candy/Snacks 14ct Big Smokey Twisted Use By Open Dated MM/DD/YY all Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
Olly
Candy/Snacks Olly Protein Bars Use By Open Dated Expiration each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Omni Foods (DOT)
Convenience C/Cow Flurry, C/Cow shake Production Date Open Dated all Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
Omni Foods (DOT)
Convenience
Omni Cheese, Omni
Pepperoni
Expiration Date Open Dated case Refrigerated 180 Days 14 Days
Open Road Snacks
Candy/Snacks Rocky Mountain Popcorn Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Organic Valley (DOT)
Grocery Organic Valley Stringles Expiration Date Open Dated all Refrigerated 150 Days 14 Days
Organic Valley (DOT)
Grocery Organic Valley Snack Kits Expiration Date Open Dated all Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Organic Valley (DOT)
Grocery
Organic Valley Milk, Organic
Valley Chocolate Milk
Expiration Date Open Dated all Refrigerated 210 Days 14 Days
Pacific Rim Distribution
Candy/Snacks
BeanBoy Chocolate covered
Espresso Beans
istributionstributionstributi
on
Ambient 30 Days
Packaging Personified
Inc.
Convenience Plastic Bags n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Pak-It Metal Display
Corp.
Candy/Snacks Candy Racks n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Palmer Candy Co (RM)
Candy/Snacks
Seasonal Palmer Candy,
Yoo-Hoo Bars
Expiration Date
Code
Example: MMYDDS
MM=Month item expires. Y=year item expires.
DD=date item expires
inner, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Paper Rolls Now
GM/HBC Paper n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Paramount Coffee
Company
Convenience Cappuccinos Julian
Example: 0817F 10:31. 081= made 81st day of year.
7=2017.
each, case Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Paramount Coffee
Company
Convenience Whole Bean items Best By Actual Date each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Paramount Coffee
Company
Convenience Packets, Ground Best By Actual Date each Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Party Animal
GM/HBC Keychains, flags n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Pearson Candy Co.
Candy/Snacks
Bit o Honey, Bun, Pearson
Giant Roll
Best Before Open Dated MM/DD/YY all Ambient n/a - use best before date 30 Days
Pepperidge Farms
Candy/Snacks ridgeidgeidge
Pepsi Americas
Convenience All BIB's
Production Date
Code
Ex 0000 AA 01073; 01=month, 07=day, 3=2003 case Ambient 30 days
PepsiCo (DOT)
Convenience
Doritos, Fritos, Tostitos,
Cheetos TOP N GO
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 84 Days 30 Days
Perfetti VanMelle USA
Candy/Snacks Airheads Best By
Expires last day of month
Example: 09/14 4 F 45907 (best by 09/30/2014)
case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Perfetti VanMelle USA
Candy/Snacks Airheads Extremes
Production Date
Code
Example: V7024
First letter=plant code
Next digit=year produced (7=2017)
Next three digits=Julian date code (024=Jan 24th)
case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Perfetti VanMelle USA
Candy/Snacks
Airheads Bites, Airheads
Extreme Bites
Expiration Date
MM/YYYY or MM.YYYY
Expires last day of month
case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Perfetti VanMelle USA
Candy/Snacks Mentos
Production Date
Code
A WW XXX Y M Q
A=production year (A=2010, B=2011…)
WW=Week of year (01-52)
XXX=numeric sequence
Y=date of week produced (0-7)
MQ=machine code
--or--
EYYJJJ
E=Factory
YY=year of production
JJJ=Julian production date
case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Perfetti VanMelle USA
Candy/Snacks Mentos Gum
Production Date
Code
LYWWD HH:MM
L=Factory code
Y=First digit of year produced
WW=week of production (01-52)
D=Day of week produced (1-7)
HH:MM=time
case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Perfetti VanMelle USA
Candy/Snacks Mentos Breath mints
Production Date
Code
LYWWD HH:MM
L=Factory code
Y=First digit of year produced
WW=week of production (01-52)
D=Day of week produced (1-7)
HH:MM=time
case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Performance Pallet Corp
GM/HBC Firewood n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Perio Products
GM/HBC Barbasol Shave Cream n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Personal Care Products
Grocery Cleaners, Soaps, etc. n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Pervine Foods LLC
Candy/Snacks Fit Crunch Best By Open Dated MMDDYYYY all Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Pfizer/Wyeth Cons Health
GM/HBC
Anbesol Max, Advil,
Dimetapp, Distan,
Robitussin
Expiration Date Actual date on each package each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Pfizer/Wyeth Cons Health
GM/HBC Chapstick Expiration Date
Actual date on each package. Chapstick date is on the
case
each Ambient 36 Months 30 Days
Philip Morris
Cigarettes
Marlboro, Benson &
Hedges, Merit, Parliament,
Virginia Slim, Basic, L&M
Julian production
date
Example: V314X72B3
First set of 3 numbers=Julian date produced (314=Nov
2) Sixth
digit=year produced (7=2017)
all Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Phillips Syrup
Grocery UDF Toppings
Production Date
Code
Example: P0920 31179
First set of numbers is the plant code. In second set of
numbers, first, third, and fifth number=Julian
production date (319=November 15th). Second and
fourth digit=year produced (17=2017)
each (under lid), case Ambient 12 Months unopened 30 Days
Pinnacle Foods
Grocery nacleacleacle
Pinnacle Foods Frozen
(DOT)
Grocery Evol Steak Expiration Date Open Dated all Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
Pinnacle Foods Frozen
(DOT)
Grocery Evol Mac&Cheese Expiration Date Open Dated all Frozen 540 Days 30 Days
PKG, LLC
GM/HBC Ice Bags n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Plastigage Products
Convenience Donut display racks n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Pocas International Corp
Grocery OKF Aloe Drinks Expiration Open Dated DD/MM/YYYY each, case Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Pop Daddy Popcorn Inc
Candy/Snacks Pop Daddy Popcorn Best By
Open Dated MMDDYY
Also includes Julian production date Example:02917
First three numbers=Julian production date produced
(029=Jan 29th). Last two numbers=year produced
(17=2017)
each, case Ambient 105 Days 30 Days
Pop Daddy Popcorn Inc
Candy/Snacks Pop Daddy Pretzels Best By
Open Dated MMDDYY
Also includes Julian production date Example:02917
First three numbers=Julian production date produced
(029=Jan 29th). Last two numbers=year produced
(17=2017)
each, case Ambient 150 Days 30 Days
POPCORNOPOLIS LLC
Dairy/Frozen
Popcornopolis Zebra Cone
Stock Code 30523
Expiration
18123: 18=year of production, 123=julian day /
Production Codes: year, letter indicates month,
number of day in month, letter defines shift, last
number identifies line it was packaged on. Cones have
a time stamp at the end of code.
Each, Case
Ambient 74 degrees and
below
10 months / Once opened 6 months n/a
Post, LLC
Grocery
Powerclean Technologies
GM/HBC Spray Bottles n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Powerclean Technologies
GM/HBC
Bio Clean, Freezer Floor
Cleaner, Marvel
Concentrate, Sentinel,
Shamrock, Solid Green
Production Date
Actual Date on bottle and box Month/Day/Year
produced
n/a Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Powerful Foods LLC
Grocery
Powerful Foods Yogurt
Protein Drinks
Expiration Date Open Dated MM/DD/YY each, case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
PPI (See Heinz-PPI)
Convenience PC Condiments
Prairie City Bakery
Convenience
26175-0 6 BX PRAIR DH
ALM COCO 60-3.5Z 295;
26174-2 6 BX PRAIR DH
OATCRML 60-2.5Z 294
Julian
Production Code
The first digit is the year, the next three digits are the
Julian date produced.
inner, case Frozen 18 Months frozen, 30 Days thawed 30 Days
Prairie City Bakery
Convenience Brownie IW, Cake IW,
Julian
Production Code
The first digit is the year, the next three digits are the
Julian date produced.
inner, case Frozen 18 Months frozen, 45 Days thawed 30 Days
Prairie City Bakery
Convenience
Cinn Roll IW, COFCK IW,
MFN IW, Walkin Waffles
Julian
Production Code
The first digit is the year, the next three digits are the
Julian date produced.
inner, case Frozen 18 Months frozen, 21 Days thawed 30 Days
Prairie City Bakery
Convenience Fudge IW
Julian
Production Code
The first digit is the year, the next three digits are the
Julian date produced.
inner, case Frozen 18 Months frozen, 9 Months thawed 30 Days
Prairie City Bakery
Convenience
46540-2 PRAIR BIG CINN
ROL 4- 6Z 570
Julian
Production Code
The first digit is the year, the next three digits are the
Julian date produced.
inner, case Frozen
18 Months frozen, 1 Day unwrapped,
3 Days if left wrapped in inner box
30 Days
Prairie City Bakery
Convenience Bulk Muffins
Julian
Production Code
The first digit is the year, the next three digits are the
Julian date produced.
inner, case Frozen
18 Months frozen, 1 Day unwrapped,
7 Days if left in clamshell
30 Days
Premier Nutrition
Candy/Snacks
Premier Protein Whey
Protein Powder
Best By Best By Date DDMMMYYYY all Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Premier Nutrition
Candy/Snacks
Premier Protein Shakes,
Premier Protein Bars,
PowerBar Protein Plus
Best By
Open Dated DD MMM YY or DDMMMYYYY Also
has Julian production date YDDD
all Ambient 14 Months 30 Days
Premier Nutrition
Candy/Snacks Premier Protein Crisp Bars
Julian
Production Date
Example: 3542NB
First three digits=Julian date produced
(354=December 20). Next digit=year produced
(2=2012)
all Ambient 14 Months 30 Days
Premier Nutrition
Candy/Snacks
Premier Protein Clear
Protein
Best By Best BY DDMMMYYYY all Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Premium Waters Inc.
Grocery HyTop water Expiration Date
Example: PKD 10 31 17 1200 EXP 103118 Q1
Open dated following "EXP"
each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Premium Waters Inc.
Grocery Glacier Clear Purified Water Expiration Date
Example: PKD 10 31 17 1200 EXP 103118 Q1
Open dated following "EXP"
each, case Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
Prestige/Medtech Prod
Inc
GM/HBC
Chloraseptic, Luden,
Dramamine
Expiration Date Open dated Month and Year each Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Prestige/Medtech Prod
Inc
GM/HBC
Allerest allergy, Chap-ET,
BC Headache, Goodys
Headache, Tagamet,
Sucrets
Expiration Date Open dated Month and Year each Ambient 36 Months 30 Days
Prestige/Medtech Prod
Inc
GM/HBC Nytol, Sominex Expiration Date Open dated Month and Year each Ambient 60 Months 30 Days
Presto Products
Grocery HyTop bags n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Prime Foods
Convenience Packaged Eggs / Progo Use by & Julian Actual Date each, case Refrigerated 70 Days 14 Days
Privateer
Tobacco Privateer n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient typically 6 Months n/a
Probar (DOT)
Candy/Snacks Probar Bolt Best By Open Dated all Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Probar (DOT)
Candy/Snacks
Probar Base Mint
Chocolate, Probar Base PB
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 450 Days 30 Days
Probar (DOT)
Candy/Snacks
Probar Base Cookie Dough,
Probar Bite Mixed Berry,
Probar Bite PB
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Probar (DOT)
Candy/Snacks
Probar Bite Coconut
Almond, Probar Bite Cherry
Cashew
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 305 Days 30 Days
Probar (DOT)
Candy/Snacks
Probar Base PB, Probar
Meals
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen Champs Paper products n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Shortening
Preserver, Champs Filter
Bag
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen Champs Breadings Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Ambient 6 Months unopened/ 30 Days opened 30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen Champs Sauces Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Ambient
12 Months unopened / 14 Days opened
(refrigerated or ambient)
30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Portion Dipping
cups
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Ambient 6 Months 30 days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Breading Coastal
Blend
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Ambient 6 Months unopened, 30 Days opened 30 days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen Champs Pickle Rounds Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Ambient
24 Months unopened / 30 Days opened / 60 Days
opened refrigerated
30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Batter Mix,
Champs Liquid Shortening,
Champs Seasoning dip
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Ambient 12 Months unopened / 30 Days opened 30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Chicken Poultry
items, Champs Seafood
Items
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Frozen
12 Months Frozen / 5 days thawed
unopened, 4 days thawed opened
30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Side Items,
Champs Gravy
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Frozen
12 Months Frozen/ 14 Days thawed
unopened, 7 Days thawed opened
30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Hushpuppies,
Cheesy Eggs
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Frozen 12 Months Frozen/ 7 Days thawed 30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Buttermilk Biscuits
and Dough
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Frozen
6 Months Frozen / 7 Days thawed
unopened, 3 Days thawed opened
30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Hickory Ham,
Champs Applewood Bacon
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Frozen
12 Months Frozen/ 1 Month thawed
unopened, 7 Days thawed opened
30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen Champs Sausage Patties Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Frozen
9 Months Frozen / 7 Days thawed opened
or unopened
30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen
Champs Split Top Brioche
Sandwich Bun
Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Frozen
9 Months Frozen / 6 Days thawed
opened or unopened
30 Days
Pro Food Systems Inc.
Frozen Champs Flour Tortillas Use By
Open Dated
Some older products have Julian production date.
Transitioning all to Use By dates
case Frozen
12 Months frozen/ 2 Days thawed
unopened, 1 Day thawed opened
30 Days
Procter & Gamble-
Grocery
Grocery
Febreeze, Mr. Clean,
Bounce, Downy, Era, Gain,
Tide, Tide to Go, Joy, Dawn,
Cascade
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Procter & Gamble- Paper
Grocery Bounty, Charmin, Puffs n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC
Toothbrush, Tampax,
Razers, Always, Ivory Bar
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC Crest Whiten With Scope Expiration Date Open Dated EXPJLYY each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC Vicks Dayquil Liquid Expiration Date Open Dated EXP AU/YY each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC Vicks Nyquil Liquid Original Expiration Date Open Dated EXP AU/YY each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC Pantene 2 in 1 Shampoo Expiration Date Open Dated EXP MM/YYYY each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC
Crest Cavity Toothpaste,
Crest Regular Toothpaste
Expiration Date Open Dated EXPDEYY each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC
Scope Classic Mint, Pepto
Bismol Liquid, Vicks
Vaporub, Vicks C/D Menthol
Expiration Date Open Dated EXP MM/YYYY each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC
Pepto Bismol Solids, Vicks
Nyquil Liquid
Expiration Date Open Dated EXP NOYY each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC
Vicks Dayquil LiquidCaps,
Vicks Nyquil Liquicaps
Expiration Date Open Dated EXP AU/YY each Ambient 36 Months 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC
Old Spice Deodorant, Secret
Solid Deodorant
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC Fixodent Expiration Date Open Dated EXP MM/YYYY each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC Gilt Foamy Shave Cream
Julian
Production Date
Year/Julian Day/Machine Lot # each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Procter & Gamble/HBC
GM/HBC Clear Blue Pregnancy Test Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 27 Months 30 Days
Procter & Gamble-food
srv
Convenience
Comet, Dawn, SpicSpan,
Tide
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Promotion in Motion
Candy/Snacks
Nuclear Sqworms, Sour
Jacks, Sun-Maid
Production Date
Code
Example: PN34310011
PN=Plant. 343=Julian date produced (December 9th).
10=year produced (2010). Case has a Best By
date PN10511 105=Julian date of
year it expires (105=April 15th) 11=year it expires
(11=2011)
each, case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Promotion in Motion
Candy/Snacks Welch's
Production Date
Code
Example: PN10B06231
PN=Plant. 10=year produced (2010). B=month
packaged (A=Jan, B=Feb, X=September, J=October,
L=December) Each has a Best
By date MM/DD/YY
each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Promotion in Motion
Candy/Snacks Toggi
Production Date
Code
Example: BG10409011 EXP: 09-15-2010
BG=plant. 104=Julian date produced (April 14th).
09=year produced (09=2009). 011=packing code. EXP
09-15-2010 open dated expiration date
each, case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Protein Provisioners Riff's
Smokehouse
Candy/Snacks
Riff's Smokehouse Bacon
on the Go
Expiration Date Open Dated Best By MONTH, DD, YYYY all Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
PTL Enterprises
GM/HBC Swim goggles and floaties n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Pure's Food Group
Candy/Snacks Carley Cookies Expiration Date Open Dated case Ambient 8 Months 30 Days
Pure's Food Group
Candy/Snacks Carley Sandwich cookies Expiration Date Open Dated each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Quaker - Tropicana
Dairy/Frozen
Naked Juice Bold Beet,
Naked Juice Brt Green,
Naked Juice Cuc Pineapple,
Naked Juice Hrt Green,
Naked Juice Carrot,
Tropicana Prob
Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 63 Days 14 Days
Quaker - Tropicana
Dairy/Frozen
Naked Juice Green Protein,
Naked Juice Protein
Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 75 Days 14 Days
Quaker - Tropicana
Dairy/Frozen
Naked Berry Almond Nut,
Naked Juice Peach Almond
Nut
Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Quaker - Tropicana
Dairy/Frozen
Naked Juice Berry Blast,
Naked Juice Blu Machi,
Naked Juice Green Machi,
Naked Juice Kale Blaze,
Naked Juice Mango, Naked
Juice Red Machi, Naked
Juice Strawberry Banana
Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Quaker - Tropicana
Dairy/Frozen
Tropicana FS
Pom/Blueberry, Tropicana
PP
Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Quaker - Tropicana
Dairy/Frozen Kevita Ginger, Kevita Lemon Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Quaker - Tropicana
Dairy/Frozen Naked Juice Bars Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 150 Days 14 Days
Quaker - Tropicana
Dairy/Frozen Kevita Apple Peach Expiration Date Open Dated each Refrigerated 170 Days 14 Days
Quaker Sales
Grocery
Trop 15.2, 32z and Twister
20z Ambient
Best By Actual Date each, case Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Quaker Sales
Grocery 12zz Pure Prem, 12z Trop Best By Actual Date each, case Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Quaker Sales
Grocery 10z Trop Probiotics Best By Actual Date each, case Refrigerated 70 Days 14 Days
Quaker Sales
Grocery Naked Ju 15/2z Best By Actual Date each, case Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Quaker Sales
Grocery Naked Ju 15.2 Protein Best By Actual Date each, case Refrigerated 90 Days 14 Days
Quest Nutrition
Candy/Snacks Quest Bars Expiration Date Open Dated MM/DD/YY all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
R L Albert Son Inc.
Candy/Snacks Ice Cube Candy
Production Date
Code
If from China, it will have either BB or PD (best by or
Production Date) followed by an actual date or by
WHITESUGAR code (W=1, H=2, I=3, T=4, E=5, S=6,
U=7, G=8, A=9, R=0) If from
South America or Mexico, there will be a production
date code of L 9 321 18:45 03 L=Lot, 9=year
produced (2009). 321=Julian date produced (Nov 17)
each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
R L Albert Son Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Vizzo Truffle, Belgian MC
Rose
Production Date
Code
If from China, it will have either BB or PD (best by or
Production Date) followed by an actual date or by
WHITESUGAR code (W=1, H=2, I=3, T=4, E=5, S=6,
U=7, G=8, A=9, R=0) If from
South America or Mexico, there will be a production
date code of L 9 321 18:45 03 L=Lot, 9=year
produced (2009). 321=Julian date produced (Nov 17)
each, case Ambient 20 Months 30 Days
R L Albert Son Inc.
Candy/Snacks Flintstones Straws, lollipops
Production Date
Code
If from China, it will have either BB or PD (best by or
Production Date) followed by an actual date or by
WHITESUGAR code (W=1, H=2, I=3, T=4, E=5, S=6,
U=7, G=8, A=9, R=0) If from
South America or Mexico, there will be a production
date code of L 9 321 18:45 03 L=Lot, 9=year
produced (2009). 321=Julian date produced (Nov 17)
each, case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
R3 Papercraft
GM/HBC
Paper products, dispensers,
Sebreeze
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
R3 Papercraft
GM/HBC Purel, Soap Foam Production Date Open Dated each Ambient
FDA says it never expires but rule of thumb is 2
years from production date
30 Days
R3 Papercraft
GM/HBC
Arrow Sanitizer, Antibacterial
foam
Production Date Open Dated Case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
R3 Papercraft
GM/HBC
Degreaser, Multi-syme
cleaner, Neutra, Sanitizer,
bath and Kitchen cleaner,
Dish soap, hand soap, pine
cleaner
Production Date Open Dated each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
R3 Papercraft
GM/HBC
Glass cleaner, degreaser,
Windshield Cleaner
Production Date Open Dated each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Rayburn (DOT)
Convenience Frozen Sandwiches n/a n/a n/a Frozen 1 yr at production; 14 day thawed. 30 Days
Reach Companies
Grocery Water Magic Straws n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Reckitt Benckiser / Durex
GM/HBC Airborne, Mucinex, Durex Expiration Date Open Dated each, case Ambient 1 and a half Years 30 Days
Reckitt Benckiser (DOT)
Grocery
Lysol Bowl Cleaner, Lysol
Crisp Linen, D-Con Bait
Station
Julian
Production Code
Example: B9048-NJ2-1352-L-3
First number=Year produced (9=2019) Next
three digits=Julian date produced (048=Feb 17)
all Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
Reckitt Benckiser (DOT)
Grocery Lysol Spray to Go
Julian
Production Code
Example: B9048-NJ2-1352-L-3
First number=Year produced (9=2019) Next
three digits=Julian date produced (048=Feb 17)
all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Red Gold
Grocery
Refill It Inc
Grocery Refill Purified Water Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
Registry Steaks (see
Cheesewich Factory)
Convenience
Cheesewich, Curds, String,
and Bacn-Egg
Reichel (DOT)
Convenience Dippin Stx Best By Open Dated inner, case Refrigerated 40 Days 14 Days
Reladyne
GM/HBC
Duramax Automotive
products
Julian
Production Date
Example WXXXXX 16123
First two numbers=year produced (16=2016)
Second three digits=Julian date produced (123=May
3rd)
each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Reliva, LLC
GM/HBC Reliva personal care items Best By / Open Open Dated each Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Republic Tobacco
Tobacco Pouch
Production Date
Code
Example: 17372RL2
First two digits=year produced (17=2017)
Third and Fourth digit=week of year produced
(37=Second week in September)
Fifth digit=day of week (2=Tuesday)
each Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Republic Tobacco
Tobacco Tobacco Can
Production Date
Code
Example: 1737 - on bottom of can
First two digits=year produced (17=2017)
Third and fourth digits=week of year produced
(37=second week in September)
each Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Republic Tobacco
Tobacco Bag Tobacco
Production Date
Code
Example: 17372D
First two digits=year produced (17=2017)
Third and fourth digit=week of year produced (37=2nd
week in September) Fifth digit=day of week
(2=Tuesday)
each Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Restaurant Blend Coffee
Co.
Grocery Restaurant Blend Coffee Expiration Date
Open Dated
EXP MMM DD YY
each Ambient 360 Days / 60 Days once opened 30 Days
Revolution Tea
Convenience Bag Tea Best Before
Example: EB1632311FA16. 16= Two digit year of
production. 323 = Julian day of production.
inner, case Ambient 2.5 Years from production 30 Days
Revolution Tea
Convenience Tea Syrup Concentrate Best Before
Example ROB 17137. 17=two digit year of production.
137=Julian day of production
inner, case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Reynolds Consumer
Products
Grocery
Reynolds wrap and baking
supplies
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Rhino Rush LLC
GM/HBC Energy Shots Sell By Actual sell by date on bottom of bottle each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Rhythm Superfoods
(DOT)
Candy/Snacks Rhythm Kale, Rhythm Beets Best By Open Dated all Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Rich's (DOT)
Convenience Topping Whip Cream Best By Open Dated all Frozen 365 Days 30 Days
Richmond Stamp Works
Inc.
Convenience Stamp, ink pad n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
RJ Reynolds
Tobacco
Vuse Solo and Vuse Ciro
Cartridges, Vibe Pre-filled
tank
Production Date
Code
Example: HH502UC0
Second to last character=month produced (C=March.
Skips I)
Last character=year produced (0=2020)
all Ambient 17 Months after MFG date 30 Days
RJ Reynolds
Tobacco
Vuse Solo, Vuse Ciro, Vuse
Vibe, Vuse Alto Power Units,
Vuse Alto Pods
Production Date
Code
Example: HH502UC0
Second to last character=month produced (C=March.
Skips I)
Last character=year produced (0=2020)
all Ambient 11 Months after MFG date 30 Days
RJ Reynolds
Cigarettes
Camel, Misty, Monarch,
Kent, True, Vantage, Capri,
GRC, More, Now, Carlton,
Tareyton, Old Gold, Doral,
Pall Mall
Production Date
Code
Example: FSCB7
Fourth letter=month produced (A=Jan, B=Feb)
Last number=year produced (7=2017)
all Ambient Rule of thumb: 18 Months 30 Days
RJ Reynolds
Cigarettes
Newport
Production Date
Code
Example: 6L10
First digit=year produced (6=2016)
Second digit=month produced (B=Jan, L=Feb, A=Mar,
C=Apr, K=May, O=Jun, R=Jul, W=Aug, H=Sep, I=Oct,
T=Nov, E=Dec)
all Ambient Rule of thumb: 18 Months 30 Days
RJ Reynolds Vapor Co.
Tobacco
Velo Citrus Pouches,
Production Date
Code
Example: R001AAA0
Second to last character=month produced (A=Jan,
Skips I) Last character=year produced (0=2020)
Date code on the back of tin is MANUFACTURED
date, not pull date
all Ambient 14 Months After Mfg Code Date
RJ Reynolds Vapor Co.
Tobacco
Velo 20 pouch Dragonfruit,
Production Date
Code
Example: R001AAA0
Second to last character=month produced (A=Jan,
Skips I) Last character=year produced (0=2020)
Date code on the back of tin is MANUFACTURED
date, not pull date / This Code Date Only Applies for
VELO 20 Count Products
all Ambient 11 Months After Mfg Code Date
Rockline Industries
GM/HBC Coffee Filters n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Roesch
GM/HBC Ice Bags n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Ronson Corp/ Zippo
GM/HBC Ronson Lighter Fuel n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Roskam Baking
Company
Grocery Rothbury Farms Croutons Expiration Open Dated Best if Used By MMMDDYYY each,case Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Royal Industries
GM/HBC Cleaning Supplies n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Royal Oak Sales
Grocery Charcoal n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
RSB/The Goods
Tobacco Good Stuff n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient typically 6 Months n/a
Ruiz Food Products
Frozen
Tornados, Empanadas,
Burritos
Julian Date
Code
Example: 17001. First 2 digits are year (17=2017),
next 3 digits are day of year (001=Jan 1)
each, case Frozen / Refrigerated
Frozen - 12 Months / Refrigerated - Burrito 5z =
7 Days, Burrito 10z = 14 Days, Tornados = 6
Days.
30 Days
Russ' Commissary
Convenience
FRF subs and sandwiches,
FRF Salads
Sell By
Open Dated
Wraps also have a production date code
Example: 613097
First digit=type of sandwich
Second and third digit=date produced (13=13th)
Fourth and fifth=month produced (09=September)
Last digit=year produced (7=2017)
each Refrigerated 9 Days 7 Days
Russ' Commissary
Convenience
FRF Cinnamon Rolls, FRF
Muffins
Pack Date Open Dated each, case Frozen 180 Days Frozen / 7 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Russ' Commissary
Convenience FRF Soups
Production Date
Code
Example: 371109
First digit=type of soup
Second digit=year produced (7=2017)
Third and fourth digit=month produced (11=November)
Fifth and sixth digit=date produced (09=9th)
case Frozen 365 Days Frozen / 7 Days Refrigerated 30 Days
Russ' Commissary
Convenience FRF Bread, FRF Buns Best By Open Dated each Frozen 23 Days 7 Days
Russ' Commissary
Convenience FRF Biscuits Pack Date Open Dated case Frozen 180 Days - Keep Frozen 30 Days
Russ' Commissary
Convenience
FRF Sausage Gravy, FRF
Pig in a Blanket
Pack Date Open Dated case Frozen 365 Days - Keep Frozen 30 Days
S & E Gourmet Cuts Inc
Candy/Snacks Country Archer Jerky
Best When
Used By
Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
S.P. Enterprises, Inc
Candy/Snacks
Neapolitan Coconut Bars,
Watermelon Coconut Bars
Best Buy Open Dated each Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
S.P. Enterprises, Inc
Candy/Snacks Charlotte's Country Fudge Best Buy Open Dated case Ambient 5 Months 30 Days
S.P. Enterprises, Inc
Candy/Snacks Gold Mine Gum Best Buy Open Dated each Ambient 30 Months 30 Days
S.P. Enterprises, Inc
Candy/Snacks Tie Dye Cube Pops Best Buy Open Dated case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
S.P. Enterprises, Inc
Candy/Snacks Paintball Pops Best Buy Open Dated each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Santa Fe
Tobacco
Camel SNUS, American
Spirit
Production Date
Code
Example: R001AAA0
Second to last character=month produced (B=Feb,
Skips I)
Last character=year produced (0=2020)
each, case Ambient
12 Months (Remove from SAS inventory 11
months after manufactured date)
30 Days
Santa Fe
Cigarettes
American Spirit
Julian production
date
Example: 206178
First 3 digits=Julian day of year produced (206=July
23)
4th and 5th number=year produced (17=2017)
each, case Ambient Rule of thumb: 18 Months 30 Days
Sara Lee Deli
Convenience ra Leea Leea Lee
Sargento Cheese Co
Dairy/Frozen
Pepper Jack sticks, Mild
Cheddar sticks
Best By BEST BY DDMMMYY all Refrigerated 180 Days 14 Days
Sargento Cheese Co
Dairy/Frozen
Natural low moisture string
cheese
Best By BEST BY DDMMMYY all Refrigerated 120 Days 14 Days
Sargento Cheese Co
Dairy/Frozen
Colby Jack sticks, Balanced
Breaks, off the block
Mozzarella Shredded
cheese
Best By BEST BY DDMMMYY all Refrigerated 150 Days 14 Days
Sargento Cheese Co
Dairy/Frozen
Sharp Cheddar Snacks,
Colby Jack Snacks, Pepper
jack Snacks
Best By BEST BY DDMMMYY all Refrigerated 150 Days 14 Days
Sargento Cheese Co
Dairy/Frozen
Off the Block Sharp
Cheddar shredded cheese
Best By BEST BY DDMMMYY all Refrigerated 210 Days 14 Days
Savor (DOT)
Convenience Mushroom Stems & Pieces Best By Open Dated all Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
Savory Foods
Bakery FRF Fudge
Julian Date
Code
Three digit Julian date code each Frozen 1 Year frozen/ 75 Days thawed 30 Days
Savory Foods
Bakery Mac Bars Use By Open Dated each Ambient 6 Months 30 Days
Savory Foods
Bakery Savory Popcorn
Julian Date
Code
Three digit Julian date code each Ambient 150 Days 30 Days
Savory Foods
Bakery Cookies
Julian Date
Code
Three digit Julian date code each Frozen 6 Months frozen, 21 Days thawed 30 Days
Schwan's Food Service
Frozen Tony's Pizza IW Expiration Date Open Dated case Frozen 300 Days Frozen 30 Days
Schwan's Food Service
Frozen Minh Eggroll Chicken Expiration Date Open Dated case Frozen 300 Days Frozen / 3 Hours Holding Time 30 Days
Schwan's Food Service
Frozen
Pie IW Hershey, Pie IW
Oreo, Pie IW Reese
Best By Open Dated case Frozen 365 Days Frozen 30 Days
Schwan's Food Service
Frozen Minh Eggroll Pork Expiration Date Open Dated case Frozen 365 Days Frozen / 3 Hours Holding Time 30 Days
Scotwood Industries
Grocery Ice Melt n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Security Equipment Corp
GM/HBC Pepper Spray Expiration Date Expiration date is shown on each item each Ambient 4 Years 30 Days
Select Food Products
Frozen Tino's Bakes, Stiks, Calzone Expiration Date Open Dated case Frozen 12 Months Frozen, 14 Days thawed 30 Days
Shamrock Farms
Dairy/Frozen Rock Refuel & Cold Brew Best By Open Dated each Refrigerated 100 Days 14 Days
Shock Coffee LLC
Convenience Coffee Filters Best By n/a case Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
Simple Signman Inc.
GM/HBC Seasonal Display Kit n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Sioux Honey Assoc.
Grocery oneyneyney
Skyline Chili
Grocery ylinelineline
Simply Juices (see
Minute Maid Co)
Slice of Life Foods
Snacks Slice of Life Jerky Best By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Snyder's-Lance Snacks
National LLC
Candy/Snacks Emerald Best By Open Dated each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Snyder's-Lance Snacks
National LLC
Candy/Snacks Pop Secret Best By Open Dated each Ambient 372 Days 30 Days
Snyder's-Lance Snacks
National LLC
Candy/Snacks Kettle Chips Best By Open Dated each Ambient 175 Days 30 Days
Snyder's-Lance Snacks
National LLC
Candy/Snacks Snyder's pretzels Best By Open Dated each Ambient 126 Days 30 Days
Snyder's-Lance Snacks
National LLC
Candy/Snacks Snyder's Pieces Best By Open Dated each Ambient 182 Days 30 Days
Snyder's-Lance Snacks
National LLC
Candy/Snacks Snyder's Chocolate Best By Open Dated each Ambient 364 Days 30 Days
Smarties Candy Co.
Candy/Snacks Candy Necklace-Smarties Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Smarties Candy Co.
Candy/Snacks Lollies, smarties Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Smokey Mountain Chew
Inc
Tobacco Smokey Mountain Best By Best by date is printed on bottom of each can each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Smucker Foods
Grocery
Alley Cat, Meow Mix, 9 Lives
(Dry Tuna flavor only),
Gaines, Kibbles & Bits, Milk
Bone, Pupperoni
Expiration Date Open dated each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Smucker Foods
Grocery 9 Lives, Skippy Df Beef Expiration Date Open dated each Ambient 36.5 Months 30 Days
Sopus Products/Oils
GM/HBC
Pennzoil, Shell Automotive
Products
Production Date
Code
Example: 10884523U00112MAR17
Date is at end of code (March 12, 2017)
inner, each Ambient 4 Years 30 Days
Source One Digital LLC
Candy/Snacks Rack accessories, headers n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Southern Imp Inc.
GM/HBC Merchandising supplies n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Spangler Candy
Candy/Snacks Dum Dums, Saf-T-Pops Best By Month/date/year all
Ambient (75 degrees or less
with 50% or less humidity)
36 Months 30 Days
Spartan Stores D/Frz
Dairy/Frozen tores Dores Dores D
Spartan Stores Groc
Grocery Storestorestores
Spartan Stores Inc.
GM/HBC Spartan Oil Storestorestores Ambient 30 Days
Star Manufacturing
Convenience Grill n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Starkist
Grocery
Steaz (DOT)
Grocery Steaz Tea Best By Open Dated all Ambient 450 Days 30 Days
STG Lane
Tobacco Havana
Production Date
Code
Example: 7463L
Located on front of package
First digit=last number of year produced (7=2017)
Second and third digit=week of the year produced (1 to
each Ambient 18 Month minimum 30 Days
STG Lane
Tobacco
Jester, Smokers Pride, Half
& Half, Talon, Winchester
Production Date
Code
Located on back of the package
First digit=machine code
each Ambient 18 Month minimum 30 Days
STG Lane
Tobacco
Bugler 6 oz Can, Bugler
0.65 oz PP,
Production Date
day / Example: 21012108. 1st and 2nd digit=Year
3rd and 4th=Month 5th & 6th digit=Day of the month,
each Ambient 18 months 30 Days
Storck USA LTD
Candy/Snacks Merci, Werther's Popcorn Best Before Open Dated YYYY/MM/DD each, case Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Storck USA LTD
Candy/Snacks Toffifay Best Before Open Dated YYYY/MM/DD each, case Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Storck USA LTD
Candy/Snacks Mamba, Werther's, Riesen Best Before Open Dated YYYY/MM/DD each, case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Store Supply Warehouse
Grocery Fruit racks n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Stryve Foods LLC
Candy/Snacks Stryve Jerky Best By Open Dated MMDDYY each Ambient n/a 30 Days
Sugar Foods Corp (DOT)
Candy/Snacks Taco Bell Chips Best By Open Dated MMM DD YY each Ambient 270 Days 30 Days
Sundia Corporation
Candy/Snacks Good Greens Bars Best if Used By mm dd yyyy all Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Sunny Fresh (DOT)
Convenience Egg Patty Scramble Freshresh Frozen 365 Days Frozen / 30 Days
Sunny Sky North America
Convenience Cappuccinos
Julian
Production
Example: L1316H. L=lot code. 1= year produced as
in 2021. 316=day produced=May 21. H-1 = Plant
location.
case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Sunny Sky North America
Convenience
All FCB's (frozen carb bevs),
BIB Syrups, Flavorshots,
and non-Smoothie FUBs
MFR date Simple date 12/25/2017 case Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Sunny Sky North America
Convenience FUB Smoothies
Julian (bottle
cap) Mfr date on
box
Julian Example - 4001. 1st digit is year (4=2014), next
3 digits are day of year (Jan 1).
bottle cap, case Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Sunny Sky North America
Convenience Eden Syrup Flavoring
Julian (bottle
cap) Mfr date on
label
Julian Example - 4001. 1st digit is year (4=2014), next
3 digits are day of year (Jan 1).
bottle neck, label Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Sunrise Acres
Dairy/Frozen Eggs
Expiration and
Julian
Production Date
Open Dated Expiration Date & Julian Date eggs were
packed
each, case Refrigerated 32 Days 14 Days
Sunshine Tobacco
Tobacco GTO Little Cigars n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient 9-12 months 30 Days
Swedish Match
Tobacco
Cigars: Garcia Vega,
Jackpot, White Owl
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Swedish Match
Tobacco
Longhorn, Timber Wolf,
Renegades
Best By Date
Code
Example: A047D1251
Located on bottom of each can
First letter=Month produced (A=Jan)
Next two digits=day of the month produced (04=4th)
Next digit=year produced (7=2017)
each Ambient 6.5 month 14 Days
Swedish Match
Tobacco
Red Man, Granger, JD's
Blend, Southern Pride, Big
Duke, Days Work Plug
Best By Date
Code
Example: A047D1251
Located on bottom of each can
First letter=Month product will go out of date (A=Jan)
Next two digits=day of the month product will go out of
date (04=4th) Next
digit=year product will go out of date (7=2017)
each Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
Swedish Match
Tobacco General Snus Best By Actual date on the bottom of each can each Refrigerated 20 Weeks 14 Days
Sweet Harvest Foods
Candy/Snacks PB Crave, PB Pouch Best By Open Dated MMDDYY each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Sweetwood Smokehouse
Snacks
2oz Fatty Countertop
Display Original/Honey BBQ
Expiration
Example: 18123: 18=year of prodution, 123=julian
day / Month/Day/Year
Each Ambient 365 days
Sweetworks Inc.
Candy/Snacks Sixlets, Nerds Gumball
Production Date
Code
Example: 7070T1
First number=year produced (7=2017)
Next three numbers=Julian date produced (070=70th
day of the year, March 11)
case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Sweetworks Inc.
Candy/Snacks Chocobloc
Production Date
Code
Example: 01571
First three digits=Julian date produced (015=15th day
of the year, January 15)
Fourth digit=year produced (7=2017)
case Ambient 15 Months 30 Days
Swisher
Tobacco
Swisher Sweet, Optimo,
Santa Fe, Acid, Bowie,
Chattanooga, Mailpouch,
Starr
Production Date
Code
19064MP2 - The “19” represents the year. 19064MP2 -
“064” represents the day of the year. 19064MP2 -
“MP” represents Moist Packaging. 19064MP2 – the
number after “MP” represents the moist snuff
production line. “DPK” represents Dry Packaging.
“CPK” represents Chew Packaging. “SPK” represents
Special Packaging.
each Ambient
Pouch cigars - 2 years from production date
Pack and box cigars - 1 year from production date
30 Days
Swisher
Tobacco Kayak, Silver Creek
Production Date
Code
Example: 10124F
1=Last digit of year produced (1=2011)
Last digit=month produced (A=Jan)
each Ambient 1 Year 14 Days
SX Brands
Tobacco
Criss Cross, Rio, S Stl,
Texas
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient 18 Months or longer depending on storage n/a
Table Talk Pies
Bakery Table Talk Pies Expiration Date Open Dated case Frozen 6 Months frozen, 10 Days thawed 30 Days
Taste of Nature
Candy/Snacks
05100-4 CD BITES &
MUDDY BR
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Taste of Nature
Candy/Snacks
05099-7 STRS/STRPES
CTN CANDY, & 00147-3
SWIRLZ SHIPPER
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
Tasty Bites
Grocery
Tasty Bites Entrees and
Rice Best By Open Dated all Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Tate's Bake Shop
Candy/Snacks Tate's Cookies Best By Open Dated each Ambient 180 Days 30 Days
Taylor Freezer Of MI
Equipment Taylor Blue Lube n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Taylor Instruments (DOT)
Convenience Sani Wipe Thermometer Use By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Tennant Company
GM/HBC Sweepers, Vacuums n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Texas Pete (DOT)
Convenience Texas Pete Hot Sauce Use By Open Dated each Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
That's It
Candy/Snacks That's It Bites and Bars Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
That's How We Roll
Snacks Parm Crisps Expiration Date Open Dated all Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
The Consolidation Group
Convenience Cappuccinos Julian Code
Example YDDDHS. Y=last digit of year. DDD= day of
year.
each, case Ambient 2+ Years from Production 30 Days
The Cool Suppliers
Grocery l
The Foreign Candy Co
Candy/Snacks Rips & Rip Rolls Best By Open Dated each Ambient 913 Days 30 Days
The Jant Group
Convenience Coffee Labels & Signs n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
The No Bake Cookie Co
Grocery No Bake Cookies Production Date Open Dated each, case Frozen Frozen 1 Year / 42 Days from thaw 30 Days
The Porkie Company
Candy/Snacks Porkie Best Before Open Dated case, each Ambient 150 Days 30 Days
The Sabra Dipping Co
Dairy/Frozen Sabra Guac Best By Open dated "Best by MMM/DD/YYYY" each Refrigerated 70 Days 14 Days
The Sabra Dipping Co
Dairy/Frozen Sabra Hummus
Julian
Production Date
Open Code i.e. 145 best before/2012 Aug 06 9:16:51
(4= line number, 145 = Julian date)
each Refrigerated 70 Days 14 Days
The Smart Food
Company
Snacks Smart Tarts Best By
Open Dated MTHDDYY on each, case BB
MMDDYYYY
each, case Ambient 240 Days 30 Days
The Topps Co Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Bazooka, Push Pop, Juicy
Drop Taffy, Ring Pop Sugar
Best By Open Dated MM/DD/YY case Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
The Topps Co Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Crunchkins, Juicy Drop
Gummies, Ring Pop Sugar
Free, Ring Pop Gummies,
Topps Chocolate
Best By Open Dated MM/DD/YY case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
The U.S. Playing Card
Co.
GM/HBC Playing Cards n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Thermoserv
GM/HBC Mugs n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Three Star Brands
Candy/Snacks Game/D items Best By Open Dated each Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Tootsie Roll Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Charleston Chew, Caramel
Apple Pops, Jr. Mints, Jr.
Caramels
Production Date
Code
Example: A 105
First letter=Month produced (A=Jan, B=Dec). Next two
number=Day of month produced (10=10th)
Last number=year produced (5=2015)
inner, case Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Tootsie Roll Inc.
Candy/Snacks
Tootsie rolls, Cella's, Tootsie
Pops, Tootsie Fruit Chews,
Frooties, Tootsie Fruit Chew
Pops, Mason Dots,
Production Date
Code
Example: A 105
First letter=Month produced (A=Jan, B=Dec). Next two
number=Day of month produced (10=10th)
Last number=year produced (5=2015)
inner, case Ambient 24 Months 30 Days
Tower Tag & Label LLC
GM/HBC Merchandising supplies n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Trinity Plastic
GM/HBC Bags n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Turkey Creek Snacks
Candy/Snacks
Turkey Creek Pork Rind and
Skins, Pork Snacks
Sell by Open Dated MMMDDYY each, case Ambient 140 Days 30 Days
Twang Partners LTD
Grocery Beer Salt Julian Day of production & year each, case Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
Twenty First Cent Brands
LLC
GM/HBC Energy Shots Best By Actual Best buy date listed as MM/DD/YY each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
TwinCo/Romax Zecol
GM/HBC Automotive Supplies n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Tyson (also see Hillshire)
Frozen
Bosco Breadstick
Chreesfilled, Bosco
Breadstick Pizza, Bosco
Breadstick Pretzel
Julian
Production Date
Example: 2133BST0317
First three digits=Julian date produced (213=August
1). Next
digit=year produced (3=2013)
each, case Frozen 270 Days Frozen. Slacked shelf life=7 Days 30 Days
Tyson (also see Hillshire)
Frozen
Bosco Breadstick IW
Cheese filled, Tyson Fritters,
Tyson Wings
Julian
Production Date
Example: 2133BST0317
First three digits=Julian date produced (213=August
1). Next
digit=year produced (3=2013)
each, case Frozen
365 Days Frozen Slacked shelf life=7
Days
30 Days
Tyson = J Dean (also
see Hillshire)
Grocery
18545-0 JD PROPK
ALM/EGG CHS 10-3Z
13743; 18544-2 JD PROPK
HAM/EGG CHS 10-3Z
13744; 18546-9 JD PROPK
TUR/EGG CHS 10-3Z
13742
n/a n/a n/a Refrigerated n/a 14 Days
Tyson (also see Hillshire)
U.S. Poly
GM/HBC Coozies n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Uncle Rays LLC
Snacks
Onion Rings & all other
chips
Expiration
Example: 18123: 18=year of prodution, 123=julian
day
each, case Ambient 135 Days at production 30 Days
Uncle Rays LLC
Snacks Pretzels Expiration
Example: 18123: 18=year of prodution, 123=julian
day
each, case Ambient 30 Days
Uncle Rays LLC
Candy/Snacks
Uncle Rays Potato Chips
reg Best By Open Dated each, case Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Unilever (DOT)
Convenience Lipton Tea Best By Open Dated inner, case Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Unilever (DOT)
Grocery Hellmann Mayonnaise Use By Open Dated each Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Unilever (DOT)
Grocery Knorr Broc, Knorr Spanish Best By Open Dated each Ambient 420 Days 30 Days
Unilever (DOT)
Grocery Knorr Alfredo Best By Open Dated each Ambient 510 Days 30 Days
Unilever (DOT)
Grocery
Knorr Chicken, Lipton Tea
Bags
Best By Open Dated each Ambient 540 Days 30 Days
Unilever (DOT)
GM/HBC
Axe Deodorant, Degree
Deodorant, Dove
Deodorant, Suav Body
Wash, Suav Lotion,
Vaseline Lotion
Expiration Date Open Dated MMDDY each Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
Unilever (DOT)
GM/HBC
Axe Body Spray, St Ive
Lotion, Suav Shampoo,
Suav Conditioner, Treseme
Hair Gel, Treseme Hairspray
Expiration Date Open Dated MMDDY each Ambient 1095 Days 30 Days
United Dairy Farmers
Grocery iryryry
Up North Specialty Meats
Dairy/Frozen
FRF Kippered, FRF Meat
Sticks, FRF Summer
Sausage
Sell By Open Dated each, case Refrigerated Use Sell By date 14 Days
Uptime Energy Inc
Grocery Uptime Energy Expiration Date Open Dated MM/DD/YY each, case Ambient 730 Days 30 Days
US Nutrition (Rexall)
Candy/Snacks Met-RX, Pure/P, Prot Shk Best By Open Dated DD/MMM/YYYY each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
US Nutrition (Rexall)
Candy/Snacks Sport drink Best By Open Dated MM DD YY each Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
US Smokeless (USST)
/Altria
Tobacco
Copenhagen, Husky, Red
Seal, Skoal. W/B
Sell By "Sell by" date at the bottom of every can each Ambient n/a 14 Days
US Smokeless (USST)
/Altria
Tobacco Bruton Sell By "Sell by" date at the bottom of every can each Ambient n/a 30 Days
USA Tobacco (Prime
Time)
Tobacco
Gold Rush, Smokers
Choice, Sparrow
n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Van Wyk Confections
Candy/Snacks
06225-1 CHOC PRETZ
RODS AST 30-.85Z
Best By Open Dated xx/xx/xxxx each, case Ambient 9 Months 30 Days
VanHolten & Sons
Convenience Pickles Best by Open Dated each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Ventura (DOT)
Convenience PC Pepper, PC Salt Expiration Date Open Dated case Ambient 720 Days 30 Days
VERMONT SMOKE &
CURE
Snacks George Rork Best By 18123: 18=year of prodution, 123=julian day all Ambient 270 days
Vintage Italia
Candy/Snacks Pasta Bowties Best By Open Dated all Ambient 12 Months 30 Days
Vollrath Company LLC
Convenience Hot food tray n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed
Shredded Cheeses, Chunk
Cheeses, American Singles
Expiration Date Open Dated (simple calendar) each 40F 120 Days 14 Days
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed
20902-3 WC TORT CHIP
ROUND 12- 12Z717351;
20903-1 WC PARTY MIX
BARREL 6- 28Z717411
Expiration Date Open Dated (simple calendar) each Ambient 120 Days 30 Days
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed
20825-6 WC BOLOGNA
SLICED 1- 8Z234460 ;
20887-6 WC HAM SLICE
1- 16Z 225055
Expiration Date Open Dated (simple calendar) each/case 40F or below 90 Days 14 Days
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed
20895-7 WC BUTTER
SALT QTRS36- 1LB198120;
20824-8 WC BACON
REGULAR 1- 16Z 221420
Best By Open Dated (simple calendar) each 40F or below 5 Months 14 Days
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed
20897-3 WC SDALE HOT
DOGS 1- 16Z 232112
Expiration Date Open Dated (simple calendar) each/case 40F or below 120 Days 14 Days
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed
20894-9 WC SMOKED
SAUSAGE 1- 14Z223201
Use By Open Dated (simple calendar) each 40F or below na 14 Days
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed
20898-1 WC CINNAMON
ROLL 6-6CT 658802
None None each 0-degrees F 6 mth Frozen / 4 Day Thawed 30 Days
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed
20900-7 WC BAGELS
PLAIN 12-18Z 657401
Expiration None each 0-degrees F 6 mth Frz / 30 Day Refrig / 4 Day Ambient 30 Days
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed
20905-8 WC PEPPER
BLACK 1- 1.25Z784922
Best By Open Dated (simple calendar) each Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Walnut Creek Foods
Mixed Yoder Cookies Best By Open Dated each Frozen 4 Months Frozen, 5 Days thawed 30 Days
Warren Distributing Inc.
GM/HBC Gumout
Production Date
Code
Example: 7C
Number=year produced (7=2017)
Letter=month produced (C=March)
each, inner Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
WD-40 Co.
GM/HBC WD-40, 2in1 oil
Julian
Production Date
Code
Example: 17306 M
First and second digit=year produced (17=2017)
Third, fourth, and firth digits=Julian date produced
(306=Nov 2)
each Ambient Indefinite n/a
Welch's (DOT)
Grocery
Welch's Juice Grape &
White Grape
Best By Open Dated all Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Wells Enterprises
Dairy/Frozen Blue Bunny
Julian
Production Date
Code
Example: 7001
First number=year produced (7=2017)
Next three digits=Julian date produced (001=Jan 1)
each
Frozen between -20 and
-5 degrees
1 Year 30 Days
Wenzel's Farm Inc
Candy/Snacks Wenzel's Meat Snacks Sell By Open Dated all Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
West Thomas Partners
LLC
Candy/Snacks Gluten Free Bars Use By Date Actual date each, case Ambient 10 Months 30 Days
Whirley Industries
GM/HBC Mugs n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Whispering Springs
Water
Grocery Whispering Springs Best By
Open dated - however, FDA no longer requires dating
on water - so it technically never expires
each Ambient n/a n/a
White Castle
Frozen White Castle Sandwiches Best By
Open Dated
Also has Julian production date. Example: H0921412
Second, third, fourth digit=Julian day produced
(092=April 2nd) Second to last digit=year produced
(1=2011)
all Frozen 270 Days 30 Days
Whitewave (See Danone)
Wilbur Curtis Company
Convenience Display n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Wild Joes Beef Jerky
Candy/Snacks Wild Joes Jerky Best By Open Dated case, each Ambient 500+ Days 30 Days
Wind River Tobacco Co
LLC
Pipe Tobacco
Kentucky Select Pipe
Tobacco
Julian
Production Date
Example: 0262608103 "026" lot number; "260" day of
year; "8" year manufactured; "103" WRT internal
accounting
each Ambient 18 months
Win Cup
GM/HBC Cups and Lids n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Winkler Inc.
Grocery HyTop Creamer Sell By Open Dated each Ambient 2 Years 30 Days
Winkler Inc.
Grocery HyTop 2% Syrup Sell By Open Dated each Ambient 2 and a half Years 30 Days
Wisco Industries
Convenience Warmer n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
Wisconsin's Best
Dairy/Frozen
Cheese sticks, cheese and
stick combo packs, block
cheese, sausage sticks,
snack sticks, snack bites,
beef jerky
Best if Used By Actual date all Refrigerated 1 Year 14 Days
Wisconsin's Best
Dairy/Frozen
Cheese curds, Curds &
sticks
Best if Used By Actual date all Refrigerated 6 Months 14 Days
World Finer Foods
Candy/Snacks GoCo Coconut Snacks Best Before MONTH DD YYYY all Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
World Finer Foods
Candy/Snacks Gaea Olives in Pouches Best Before DD MMM YYYY all Ambient 1 Year 30 Days
WM Bolthouse Farms Inc
Grocery
5908-0 BOLTHSE GREEN
GOOD 6- 15Z
Use By Date
MM/DD/YY
There is also a lot production code on the cases.
Example: BV117C05A1GG070 06:30
First number is shift. Second and third number=year
produced (17=2017)
Letter=month produced (C=March)
Next two digits=day produced (05=5th)
each, case Refrigerated 80 Days 30 Days
WM Bolthouse Farms Inc
Grocery
5910-2 BOLTHSE STRW
BANANA 6- 15Z
Use By Date
MM/DD/YY
There is also a lot production code on the cases.
Example: BV117C05A1GG070 06:30
First number is shift. Second and third number=year
produced (17=2017)
Letter=month produced (C=March)
Next two digits=day produced (05=5th)
each, case Refrigerated 75 Days 30 Days
WM Bolthouse Farms Inc
Grocery
5911-0 BOLTHSE JCE
MANGO 6- 15Z
Use By Date
MM/DD/YY
There is also a lot production code on the cases.
Example: BV117C05A1GG070 06:30
First number is shift. Second and third number=year
produced (17=2017)
Letter=month produced (C=March)
Next two digits=day produced (05=5th)
each, case Refrigerated 90 Days 30 Days
Wonderful Pistachios
Candy/Snacks
Wonderful Pistachios and
Almonds
Best if Used By Open Dated Year Month Day all Ambient n/a - use best by date 30 Days
World Candies Inc.
Candy/Snacks
66570-3 BUBBLE GUM
STICKS 24CT
23910-0 CANDY STICKS
24CT
Best By Open Dated case Ambient 3 Years 30 Days
Worthington Cylinders
GM/HBC Coleman Propane Production Date With the lid on, it will not expire each Ambient n/a n/a
Wrigley Jr Co
Candy/Snacks
Big Red twin box, Double
Mint twin box, Juicy Fruit
twin box, Winterfresh twin
box, Wrigley's Spearmint
twin box, Life Savers
Gummies, Starburst peg
bag, Freedent
Best By
Open dated Month, Year. Expires last day of the
month.
each Ambient 300 Days 30 Days
Wrigley Jr Co
Candy/Snacks
Oribit, Orbit White, Hubba
Bubba, Life Savers, Skittles,
Starburst Sweet & Sour,
Starburst minis, Big Red
slim pak, Extra, Five, Juicy
Fruit, Altoids
Best By
Open dated Month, Year. Expires last day of the
month.
each Ambient 365 Days 30 Days
Wrigley Jr Co
Candy/Snacks Starburst Jellybeans Best By
Open dated Month, Year. Expires last day of the
month.
each Ambient 420 Days 30 Days
Wrigley Jr Co
Candy/Snacks Extra slim pak, Five slim pak Best By
Open dated Month, Year. Expires last day of the
month.
each Ambient 455 Days 30 Days
Wrigley Jr Co
Candy/Snacks
Skittles changemaker,
Starburst laydown bag,
Skittles peg bag, Starburst
peg bag, Skittles share size,
Starburst share size, Skittles
singles, Starburst singles,
Skittles stand up pouch,
Skittles theater box,
Starburst theater box
Best By
Open Dated Month, Year. Expires last day of the
month.
each Ambient 504 Days 30 Days
Wrigley Jr Co
Candy/Snacks
Extra mega pak, Doublemint
slim pak, Extra slim pak,
Five slim pak, Winterfresh
slim pak, Wrigley's
Spearmint slim pak, Eclipse,
Orbit tray, Altoids
Best By
Open Dated Month, Year. Expires last day of the
month.
each Ambient 545 Days 30 Days
Xcaliber International
Tobacco
Bacco, Red Buck,
Richwood, Edgefield
Julian
Production Date
Example: 1105317
Third, fourth and fifth digit=Julian day of year produced
(053=Feb 22) Last two
digits=year produced (17=2017)
each Ambient 1 Year 30 days
Yowie North America
Candy/Snacks Yowie Chocolate
Julian
Production Date
Example: 7213A1
First number=year produced (7=2017)
Next three digits=Julian date produced (213=Aug 1)
case Ambient 18 Months 30 Days
Zavida Coffee Co, Inc.
Convenience 30 Days
Zippo Manufacturing Co
GM/HBC Zippo Lighters and Fuel n/a Not Dated n/a Ambient n/a n/a
