How long does bells seasoning last

POULTRY SEASONING, DRIED, COMMERCIALLY BOTTLED OR PURCHASED IN BULK - UNOPENED OR OPENED

Shelf Life Tips

• How long does poultry seasoning last? The precise answer depends to a large extent on storage conditions - to maximize the shelf life of poultry seasoning store in a cool, dark cupboard, away from direct heat or sunlight.
• How long does poultry seasoning last at room temperature? Properly stored, poultry seasoning will generally stay at best quality for about 2 to 3 years.
• To maximize the shelf life of poultry seasoning purchased in bulk, and to better retain flavor and potency, store in containers with tight-fitting lids.
• Is poultry seasoning safe to use after the "expiration" date on the package? Yes, provided it is properly stored and the package is undamaged - commercially packaged poultry seasoning will typically carry a "Best By," "Best if Used By," "Best Before," or "Best When Used By" date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer's estimate of how long the poultry seasoning will remain at peak quality.
• Does poultry seasoning ever spoil? No, commercially packaged poultry seasoning does not spoil, but it will start to lose potency over time and not flavor food as intended - the storage time shown is for best quality only.
• How can you tell if poultry seasoning is still good? To test whether poultry seasoning is still potent enough to be effective: Rub or crush a small amount in your hand, then taste and smell it - if the aroma is weak and the flavor is not obvious, the poultry seasoning should be replaced.

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General Questions

Q: I’m unable to find one of my favorite Bell’s products. How can I find out if you still make it?
A: The website is a great resource for all of the products that we currently produce. If you have not been able to find a favorite product in-store, you can now order online. To see a list of all of our available products, please visit our Shop page.

Q: How can I get coupons for your products?
A: As different grocers have different rules for coupons, the best way to receive and use discounts on Bell’s products is to sign up to receive emails so you can be notified when we have a special offer. Another way to find out when we are offering discounts is to follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellsfoods and on Instagram: @bellsfoods

Q: Do you offer sample sizes?
A: We do not make sample sizes of our products at this time.

Q: Do you have Gluten-free products?
A: Yes, we do! Here is a list of the following Bell’s products that are Gluten-free:

• Bell’s Poultry Seasoning
• Blazin’ Buffalo Wing Seasoning
• Turkey Brine
• Gluten-Free Stuffing
• Chicken-Flavored Rice
• Cheddar Broccoli Rice
• Spanish Rice

Q: Are your products Kosher?
A: Our Bell’s products are not Kosher

Q: Are your products GMO-Free?
A: While none of the Bell’s products are certified GMO-free, our Poultry Seasoning and Turkey Brine are made with ingredients that have not been genetically-modified.

Q: Are your manufacturing facilities Peanut and Tree Nut Free?
A: we do manufacture nuts in some of our facilities…trying to figure out how to answer this without opening up a can of worms…

Q: Do you have low or no sodium products?
A: The best news is that our flagship product, Bell’s Seasoning, is salt free!

Q: How do I find the Best By / Expiration Date on my product?
A: All of our products contain a Best By date, however, because we have multiple manufacturing sites, the codes and their locations can differ from product to product. On our boxed products the codes would appear on one of the end flaps. On our pouched products the code is ink-jetted onto the package in a lighter color area.

Q: Where can I find Bell’s products near me?
A: Please visit our Where to Buy page

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Q: Do you offer international shipping?
A: At this time, we are only able to ship our products in the U.S.

Q: Do you ship to APO/FPO boxes?
A: Need to ask UPS.

Q: How can I track my order?
A: As soon as your order is shipped, you will receive an email notification with a tracking number, so you will know when to expect its arrival.

Q: Can I send a gift card to someone?
A: We will be adding an option to purchase gift cards to the website shortly. Thank you for your patience!

Q: What types of shipping do you offer?
A: We offer Standard shipping by UPS Ground or by Post Office Priority Mail. If, for any reason you need your products sooner, please contact us and we will do everything we can to accommodate your request.

Q: What is your return policy?
A: Please visit our Shipping & Returns page for our return policy.

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