Anna McEntire wrote 07/23/2008 07:10 PM Probiotic powder - can it go bad? #202696 - 07/23/2008 07:10 PM
Anna McEntire Webboard User Reg: 07-19-2008 Posts: 83 Loc: Offline	I purchased a tub of probiotic powder about 2 years ago. For various reasons, it didn't all get used and I have a large portion left. It's been in the original container, inside, and kept cool. It smells good and looks good. Do probiotics have a shelf life? Should I toss it and repurchase a fresh tub? I've emailed the retailer twice in the past 2 weeks to get their opinion and haven't received a response.
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Sarah Morris wrote 07/23/2008 07:25 PM Re: Probiotic powder - can it go bad? [Re: Anna McEntire ] #202699 - 07/23/2008 07:25 PM
Sarah Morris Webboard User Reg: 08-29-2006 Posts: 2324 Loc: Central Coast, California Offline	I have 2 different kinds of probios...one has an expiration date and one does not. After 2 years, and especially since it was opened, I'd toss it. It may not hurt your dog but it is probably not as potent as it once was, which would kind of defeat the purpose of using it in the first place. True
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Larry Hotchkiss wrote 07/27/2008 11:13 AM Re: Probiotic powder - can it go bad? [Re: Sarah Morris ] #202942 - 07/27/2008 11:13 AM
Larry Hotchkiss Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2003 Posts: 12 Loc: Offline	Probiotics are living organisms. After 2 years I would bet most, if not all of the bacteria has died off and its likely worthless now. The longevity of a product is also often affected by how it is stored.
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Anna McEntire wrote 07/27/2008 01:56 PM Re: Probiotic powder - can it go bad? [Re: Larry Hotchkiss ] #202946 - 07/27/2008 01:56 PM
Anna McEntire Webboard User Reg: 07-19-2008 Posts: 83 Loc: Offline	I've tossed it and the kelp powder I got at the same time. Off to purchase the Probios recommended on the feeding raw diet link here. Thank you for your advice!
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