Would you risk eating or drinking something thats a day or 2 passed the expiration date?

it depends on what it is. Probably not meat, I’d be wary of dairy as well, but like crackers or something? Definitely

No. 20 years ago most of my food came from a food bank and i learned my lesson the hard way.

Sure!

depends on what it is probably

milk? probably not - it gets pretty off

but a lot of other stuff? sure

Yes. The dates are artificially set, have no basis on science. Most often, they are an educated guess by the packager of the best by date.

Expiration or best before date?

Only if it passes the smell test. LOL

No☺

No