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Q.Can we serve a product beyond the "Best By" date
shown on the container? |
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The "Best Buy" date on each product container is provided as a suggested period
of time for the use of the product in order to allow for the maximum flavor and
freshness to be received from each item. After the "Best By" date has lapsed there
may be some decline in flavor and quality.
Products packaged in cans are safe to use indefinitely, as long as the can seal
remains intact, unbroken and securely attached to a can that has been well maintained.
It is suggested that all canned products be stored in a cool and dry environment
to keep the flavor adequately preserved.
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Q.What is the corporate address for STAGG FOODS? |
A.Stagg Foods,Inc.
PO BOX 800
AUSTIN , MINNESOTA 55912 |
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Q.What is the Date Code and how is it interpreted
on the Hormel food container? |
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The Date Code for products produced in the
United
States
is most often printed on the bottom of each container to provide the following information:
- The first letter indicates the manufacturing
facility: S02054
- The first two numbers indicate the
month it was processed: S02054
- The second set of two numbers indicate
the day it was processed: S02054
- The last number indicates the year
it was processed: S02054
- Example: Date Code printed is S02054
Interpretation: Produced in
Stockton,
California
on
February 5,
2004
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Q.What is the expiration date on a can of HORMEL®
Chili, STAGG® Chili or any other Hormel canned product? |
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A.For maximum flavor and freshness, we recommend
use by the "Best By" date printed on our can. However, the shelf life of the product
is indefinite as long as the seal remains intact, unbroken and securely attached
to a can that has been well maintained. It is suggested that all canned products
be stored in a cool and dry environment to keep the flavor adequately preserved.
Our food is processed with a vacuum seal and is cooked at a high temperature which
makes it a shelf stable item. |
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Q.What is the expiration date on a SMART PAK™ container
of Hormel or STAGG® Chili? |
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A.The expiration date is the "Best By" date printed
on each product container as a suggestion to consume the product by the date shown
in order to receive the maximum flavor and freshness from the product. Use of SMART
PAK™ products is not recommended beyond the printed date on the container. |
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