I will throw out old dried herbs in particular and store replacement stock in the freezer. Also will replace spices when they get old and you can’t smell them a

I will throw out old dried herbs in particular and store replacement stock in the freezer. Also will replace spices when they get old and you can’t smell them any longer. Most shelf stable food is still good for a decent time past its use by date. Though not forever. But, yes, I have relatives who will consider use by a hard deadline.