Should flour be thrown out past its expiry date? As the title says, is it safe to consume flour once its past its expiry date or should it be thrown away?
The main things that can go bad with flour, assuming it is properly stored are:


Rancidity
Insect infestation


If you don't see any insects, and it still smells good, you should feel free to use it.  If it smells off or nasty&mdash;trust me, your nose will tell you&mdash;then you will want to discard it.

The actual date on the bag is only a guideline.