That date on the bag? It’s not a death sentence. It’s a “best by” date.
Manufacturers put it there for peak freshness, not safety. Your chips won’t turn into poison the next day.
Think of it as a suggestion. A very polite, corporate suggestion. Ignore it.
What Actually Happens to Old Chips?
Air happens. Oxygen is the enemy of crunch.
Stale chips get soft. They get chewy. They lose their soul.
But here’s the fun part: stale doesn’t mean spoiled. You’re not risking a trip to the ER.
You’re risking a sad, limp snack. That’s the real danger.