>> the shelf life BS for most products <<
Agreed 101% for foods in the “dry goods” and “frozen” categories.
Ditto for medicines. My doctor said most of them will retain potency for five years, probably more if kept in the refrigerator.
But for fresh meat and fish, I’ve found that the sell-by dates usually are not too far off the mark.
In other words, it depends.
[Ditto for medicines. My doctor said most of them will retain potency for five years, probably more if kept in the refrigerator.]
Yes.
And you’re correct on meats in the fridge.