6. Water Bottles
Ends in: Two Years
*Average Price: $1–$2 per bottle * Nestle recommends not storing water bottles for longer than two years, despite the FDA not requiring manufacturers to publish an official shelf life for them. After a year, discard it if it’s sparkling water. If stored correctly, bottled water can remain safe for an extended period of time.
Water Bottles, Shutterstock, and Stefanovic Mina
You can store tap water for up to six months. Healthline notes that even though its flavor may change with time, as long as it is stored correctly, it remains safe to consume. The water bottle itself typically has an expiration date on it, even though the FDA does not mandate it.
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