Why DoesItLast?
The purpose
I kept throwing away food because I couldn't remember when I bought it. Thursday's chicken from Monday? No idea if it was still safe. DoesItLast gives a clear answer based on FDA/USDA guidelines, so you can decide with information instead of guessing.
The data
Where the numbers come from
| Primary source | FDA Food Safety Guidelines |
| Secondary source | USDA Food Safety |
| Foods covered | 100+ |
| Storage zones | Fridge · Freezer · Pantry |
Transparency & support
How this stays free
DoesItLast is free, with nothing to buy and nothing to sign up for. Hosting comes out of my own pocket; if you would like to help with that, there is a tip jar in the footer.
| Price | Free |
| Ads | None |
| Tracking | None — page counts only |
| Cookies | None |
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