redating would be difficult in US as date is imprinted on the metal on the end of the can. It is pretty obvivous, not a code, just a date and a batch #, I think. I get to check dates periodically in the formula cupboard at work and delight in tossing some in the trash :-) Sincerely, Pat in SNJ *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html