Foods You Can Safely Eat Past the Expiration Date ByStephanie Holmes, 07/22/2021 Gourmandize shares Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it Share on WhatsApp Share on Google+ 4/15 Previous Next © Thinkstock Hot dogs Hot dogs, as long as they remain unopened, can be kept for up to 10 days beyond their expiration date. When ready to consume, verify that they don't have any strong or unusual odor. If they do, you can discard them to play it safe.