I did a little checking into the shelf life of toothpaste products.
The product I purchased is Colgate Total. From the FAQ on the website, here is what it says about shelf life of toothpaste:
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Does Colgate Total have the same shelf-life as regular Colgate Toothpaste?
Colgate Total has a two-year expiration date, the same shelf-life as most other Colgate toothpastes.
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So.... I'm thinking that the date which appears as: 22 JUL072 probably means that it expires on 22 JUL 2007 and has a two (2) year shelf life.
This isn't so important if we purchase and use the product right away. But if we put this item, along with medications and other expiration-dated items, into emergency/disaster kits, it is something to be aware of as the kits are reviewed regularly.
Webby