The Hidden Truth About Expired Products You Must Know

13. Oats

Duration: 6 months to 3 years Cost on average: $3–$8* Oats provide popular and nutritious breakfast solutions worldwide. Shelf life varies dramatically by type, with flavored varieties lasting six months and plain rolled oats surviving three years.

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Sea Wave/Shutterstock © Oats Expired oats lose nutritional value and develop stale tastes. Though unlikely to cause harm, consume oats before expiration dates for best results.