What stores do when food date expires?

Question

i bought a carrot cake today it has a tag on it that says 4/22.. what happens at 4/22?

they throw it out or something?

Answer 1

they but it on the bargain shelf

and then if it's not sold after a while they sell it to mcdonalds for there burgers

Answer 2

it gets sold at company thrift stores, such as hostess or they throw it out

Answer 3

A good, reliable store will toss or recycle outdated foods a not so reliable store will hope that the dates are checked. Let the buyer beware is NOT a good motto.

Answer 4

for the most part they throw it out or donate it before its inedible, check out this article i found!

Answer 5

it expires and gets all nasty and stuff

Answer 6

send it to schools lol. i really dont know to tell you the truth.