For example, throw away most meat after a week or so (unless you freeze it, in which case it could last for months). Eggs typically last about a month, while egg salad lasts only a few days. And what about foods that offer a sell-by date, but not a use-by? Milk is one such product, and it should last about a week after the label printed on the carton. Did the video leave out a key food for you? Share below!