Is it okay to eat a 6 month expired SlimJim?

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One of those long ones, "mild" flavor. Bought it no more than a week or two ago at a gas station, though it was pretty knocked up. Opened it for a bite today but it smelled a little funky, wasn't sure if it was regular Slim Jim funky or bad funky, so I looked at the expiration date. It says best by April 3, 2020, and it is currently October 20, 2020. I know some foods are still good well after their best by date but I wasn't sure about dried meat. And like I said, I did open it a little, so I don't know if that would play a part in shortening its lifespan. Still good to eat, proceed with caution, or throw away?

ckngbbbls · Answer

that is NOT an expiration date..do you see the word "expired"? I bet not. its a best if used by date. If it stinks don't eat it. Thats just common sense.

Anonymous · Answer

Best to throw it out. 
Check your pantry every month or so for perishable items that have expired or will soon.

CrustyCurmudgeon · Answer

Take it back to the gas station where you bought it and tell them they sold you out of date food.

? · Answer

The "use by" dates don't mean anything.  As long as it's unopened it won't hurt you.

kswck2 · Answer

If it smelled Off it Was off. Throw it away.

Is it okay to eat a 6 month expired SlimJim?

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