Okay... =20 Even if the dog food packaging has an expiration date that is = past...this does not mean the food is bad. The storage conditions are = much more important to the longevity of the food. =20 The food could still be within the expiration date and be spoiled.=20 =20 Check the food prior to feeding might be a better process. =20 Free food for rescue dogs is a wonderful gift! Thanks to anyone willing = to donate! =20 Kris Christian =20 Pioneer Acres +503-949-3236 "Striving for Excellence." ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================