If its past expiry date, its going in the garbage. No questions asked
My daughter worked for a corporate foodservice company a few years ago. They would NOT consider donating unused or past due food even to food banks. They certainly didn’t allow employees to take it home. It ALL went in the dumpster.
They didn’t want legal hassle, they didn’t want added liability, they didn’t want to create incentives to over-produce, and they didn’t want any management time spent on managing another “channel.”
I got through one year college by dumpster diving at mcdonalds..end of shift 11pm they threw everything in the dumpster..i had a friend, shift manager who made sure the food was well bagged..lol..i learned how to be on time and also make all kinds of things with all beef patties.
I have volunteered at a local food bank for years. Many foods are good for months to years after their expiration dates. Here is but one set of guidelines. Link