To let you know how long a product is good for, we have code dates on all of our packaging.  Our "Use By" dates are located on the side of the box and will appear as follows:

23AUG06 D211:40

23 = Day of Expiration
AUG = Month (August)
06 = Year of Expiration
D = Plant Code
2 = Production Line
11:40 = Hour of Production Run

Or the "Use By Date" may appear as follows:

Aug 23 06 D3 21:13
Aug = Month of Expiration
23 = Day of Expiration
06 = Year of Expiration
D = Plant Code
3 = Production Line
21:13 = Hour of Production Run

We recommend consuming the product by this date.