"Gordon H" wrote in message
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In message , Sheila
writes
I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

IMHO, they are only out of date when they are so sticky that you can't get
the paper off them.
Even then I sometimes remove some of the paper after putting 'em in my
mouth.

exactly, try a few first to make sure they are in fact 'past it'. If not,
enjoy. If they are, in to the compost heap or better yet a closed compost
bin. If not that, dig a hole in a falow patch of soil and bury them there.

rob