It's a common misconception that the date printed on packaged food is a firm deadline for when you should toss it.
But Business Insider says that when it comes to some food items, you can oftentimes disregard the date on the package.
Dry, boxed pasta can be kept for one to two years past its printed date.
Unopened, breakfast cereal lasts six to eight months past the date on the box.
Eggs can be used within three to five weeks of purchasing them.
