You uncover a package of meat in the bottom of the freezer dated June 1997. You start to make a cake and notice the box of baking soda has faded. We've compiled a guide to answer that question. Print it off and tape it to the back of your cupboard, but keep in mind that it's only general. Fortunately, food often signals when it isn't good.
Mold forms on top.
It smells sour or rancid. It dries out and forms a crust. It separates, weeps or becomes soggy. Sweet rolls 4-7 days 3 mos. Quick breads 4-7 days 3 mos.