Author: Lou

Gatorade says its bottled drinks are shelf stable and that the best-before date marks peak flavor and quality. Below: what Gatorade and USDA say about the date on the bottle, opened bottles, heat, freezing and powder, where the...

Wrapped Halloween candy can keep for months, but heat, moisture and air can turn it sticky, stale or streaked. Below: what Virginia Tech, K-State, Clemson and Iowa State Extension say about storing it, how long each type lasts,...

Yes, sweet potatoes go bad, but they keep for weeks if you store them right. Raw ones last a few weeks in a cool, dark pantry, and the fridge can hurt them. Cooked ones are a perishable leftover. Below: how long each lasts, how...