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Curious (or bored) as you blend your protein shake, you decide to read the expiration date listed on the supplement tub. Uh oh. It’s like more than two weeks old—at least according to the “use by” date. This expired protein powder you just frothed into a delicious, muscle-building shake—do you now drink it or toss

Expired protein powder: Do you scoop or toss? Protein powders don’t spoil the way meat or dairy does, because a dry environment makes it nearly impossible for microbes to grow, says Bob Roberts, Ph.D., a professor of food science at Penn State University. So unless you’re storing your canisters in a warm, humid place (like