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Old Jar, Still Good? A Practical Guide to Petroleum Jelly Shelf Life

Petroleum jelly is one of the most stable products in a home medicine cabinet, but that does not mean every old jar is automatically safe to use. Here is how long it usually lasts, how to read the label, and when to keep or toss it.

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