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Some of you may have already figured this out. But I was going to through some Wilton products to determine if it was time to discard and replace them. After looking at some of the items, I could not find any expiration dates. I only found codes stamped on the products. I called Wilton's customer service to find out what the codes mean. Below is the explanation of how to decode the Wilton numbers to figure out what their expiration is. But I still don't understand why companies have to use codes instead of just putting the date. Here is the email I received from Wilton. I hope it helps anyone like me who didn't know how to find their expiration dates:

• Wilton Expiration Codes
• Wilton Cake Decorating Icing Expiration Date
• Wilton Decorating Icing Expiration Dates

Expiration Dates On Food. Wilton Date Code. First 2#s are year made. Next 3 are the day of the year made. Saved by Susan Rudinsky. Prepared and sold in plastic cans, this type of cake icing is stored on a shelf or in a cabinet until it is used. This can be used for about three months after the date on the package, which is typically a date by which it should be either sold, or used. After this type of icing or frosting is opened, it should be refrigerated.

Dear Brenda,

Thank you for contacting Wilton! We apologize for the delayed response.

We thank you for your interest in our products.

Wilton Meringue powder is freshest if used within 24 months.

There are stamped codes on the product (Ex: 13079505)

Wilton Expiration Codes

First two digits: year so this would have been made in the year 2013

Next three digits, 079: Julian date, so this would have been made on the 79th day of the year (March 20th)

Wilton Cake Decorating Icing Expiration Date

So the Meringue powder you have was freshest if use till March 20th of 2015, since they were made in 2013 and they are good for 2 years. If the items you have are out of their freshness range (anything after March 2015) they are not harmful if consumed, they may just not perform as a fresh batch would.

Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

We appreciate your business.

Wilton Decorating Icing Expiration Dates

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