Code will indicate the date the food was packed. Next three are Julian calendar. Crisco in can has indefinite shelf life. Should be used within 12 months of opening. Butter flavor has a shelf life of 18 months, to be used within 6-12 months of opening.
First letter is month, Next number is year, next letter is mfg.
First letter is month, Next number is year, next letter is mfg. Publix Cereal, boxed. First 3 digits are Julian date, 4th is year. First dig is year, 2nd is month. First digit is month, next two the day, letter is mfg. plant, and last number is year.