Foods You Can Safely Eat Past the Expiration Date ByStephanie Holmes, 09/20/2021 Gourmandize shares Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it Share on WhatsApp Share on Google+ 4/15 Previous Next © Getty Images Hot dogs Hot dogs, as long as they remain unopened, can be kept for up to 10 days beyond their expiration date. When ready to consume, verify that they don't have any strong or unusual odor. If they do, you can discard them to play it safe. More steaming articles 10 foods for a brighter smile 20 best recipes for sliders The 50 Best Cheesecake Recipes On The... Chef Tips and Tricks 8 Mistakes That Everybody Makes With Pasta Do you put the pasta in without waiting for the water to boil? Add oil? Forget the salt?