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Most medications continue to be effective and safe for a time after the expiration date. A rare exception is a case of renal tubular acidosis purportedly caused by expired tetracycline. [9] A study conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration covered over 100 drugs, prescription and over-the-counter.
Use prior to the expiration date does not guarantee the safety of a food or drug, and a product is not necessarily dangerous or ineffective after the expiration date. [4] According to the United States Department of Agriculture , "High-acid canned foods (e.g. tomatoes and fruits) will keep their best quality for 12 to 18 months.
The United States' Center for Drug Evaluation and Research officially recommends that drugs past their expiration date be disposed. [11] It has been argued that this practice is wasteful, since consumers and medical facilities are encouraged to purchase fresh medication to replace their expired products, also resulting in additional profits for pharmaceutical firms.
6. Seafood. Seafood, especially shellfish and salmon, can contain harmful bacteria and viruses when consumed past their expiration dates. Eating expired seafood can result in a nasty bout of food ...
First of all, it’s important to note that the Food and Drug Administration ... “There isn’t a promise that the vitamin will pack a full punch if you take it after the expiration date, but ...
How long can that food really last? What to know about product labeling and consumption safety.
One exception occurred during the 2010 Swine Flu Epidemic when the FDA authorized expired Tamiflu based on SLEP Data. [9]The US FDA is able to extend the shelf life of drugs throughout national, state, local, tribal, and territorial stockpiles through two legal means: by issuing an Emergency Use Authorization on using a drug past its expiration date (which is legally an unapproved use of a ...
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