A program offered by Genesis Tabernacle of Columbus a registered 501 (c) 3 non profit organization
Produce (Fruits/Vegetables)
Rice, Pasta, Beans
Cans/Bottles/Aseptic Pkgs
Frozen Products
Non-Refrigerated Juices
Crackers, Cereal
Baby Food in Jars
Refrigerated Juices/Tea
Yogurt
Bread/Bakery Products
Milk and Eggs
Infant Formula
Prepared Salads, Pasta
Products Life Past Code Date Discard If:
3 years
1 - 3 years
1 year
1 year
6 months - 2 years
USE BY DATE*
1-4 weeks past code
1 - 3 weeks
3 - 10 days
1 week
USE BY DATE
USE BY DATE
Moldy, soft, discolored
Insect infected, moldy
Bulges,leaks,broken seal
Freezer Burn, odoriferous
Seal is broken
Insect infected, stale
Seal is broken
Seal is broken
Moldy, odoriferous
Mold is visible
Unless eggs are cracked
After Use By Date
Unless otherwise specified on the package by the manufacturer
* Baby food can be used up to 6 months past code date as per United States Department of Agriculture, but Elijah's Meal policy is to use by code date.
The information below is furnished through the United States Department of Agriculture. Please use as a guideline when distributing or preparing food.
Code Date Guidelines
