9 Surprising Things You Didn't Know Expire!



We all know that most food items expire. Do other common household products also expire? Join Trace as he lists out 9 surprising items that eventually go bad.

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CDC left anthrax samples unlocked and used expired disinfectant, report says
http://www.theverge.com/2014/7/16/5904533/usda-releases-second-report-on-cdc-anthrax-exposure-incident
“A USDA investigation has revealed more mistakes behind a June incident that saw over 75 Center for Disease Control staff exposed to live anthrax.”

77 Surprising Expiration Dates
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/surprising-expiration-dates-10000000676079/
“Certain items in your house practically scream ‘toss me’ when their prime has passed.”

How household bleach works to kill bacteria
http://phys.org/news145799281.html
“Despite the fact that household bleach is commonly used as a disinfectant, exactly how it works to fight bacteria remained an open question.”

Chlorine Bleach Shelf Life
http://chemistry.about.com/b/2014/01/31/chlorine-bleach-shelf-life.htm
“Bleach is one of those household chemicals that loses its activity over time.”

Do Skin Care Products and Toiletries Ever Expire?
http://lifehacker.com/do-skin-care-products-and-toiletries-ever-expire-1468955193
“Expired products aren’t necessarily a big deal. Sometimes it just means they lose effectiveness.”

Do Household Cleaners Expire?
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/research-institute/cleaning-products-expiration-date
“Have you ever looked under your sink and wondered how long your cleaning products have been stored there?”

Disinfectants and Expiration Date Information
https://ehs.osu.edu/FileStore/Hazardous%20wastes/Disinfectants%20and%20Expiration%20Date%20Information.pdf
“Disinfectants are intended to destroy or irreversibly inactivate microorganisms (e.g., viruses, bacteria, and pathogenic fungi), but not necessarily spores and inanimate objects.”

When To Toss It
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/health/body/germs-bacteria/when-to-throw-out-everyday-household-products/
“Moisturizers, marinara and more: experts tell when to throw away 18 everyday items.”

Almost Everything You Own Will Expire: Know When
http://lifehacker.com/almost-everything-you-own-will-expire-know-when-1545831712
“Food isn’t the only thing that expires. Everything from Windex to lipstick to condoms have an expiration date.”

Ask The Expert: Does Sunscreen Become Ineffective With Age?
http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/ask-the-experts/does-sunscreen-become-ineffective-with-age
“Expiration dates are often stamped on sunscreen containers to specify the time limit for a product’s stability and efficacy.”

Is sunscreen from last year still good? When does sunscreen expire?
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/expert-answers/sunscreen-expire/faq-20057957
“Sunscreens are designed to remain at original strength for up to three years. This means that you can use leftover sunscreen from one year to the next.”

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