As a food safety expert with years of experience in the industry, I can tell you that consuming expired food products, including M&Ms, is generally not recommended. While the candies may still look and taste fine, there are a few reasons why eating them past their expiration date can be risky.

Firstly, the expiration date is there to indicate the last date at which the manufacturer guarantees the quality of the product. After this date, the quality may decline, and the candy may not taste as good as it should.

Secondly, while the risk of foodborne illness is relatively low with candy due to its low moisture content, which is not conducive to bacterial growth, there is still a chance that the candy could harbor harmful bacteria or mold if it has been stored improperly.

Lastly, the nutritional content of the candy could be affected over time, and certain additives or preservatives may break down, potentially leading to an altered taste or texture.

In conclusion, while it's not a hard and fast rule that expired M&Ms will make you sick, it's better to err on the side of caution and avoid consuming them.

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M & M's Expiration Date. Of course, the shelf life of M&M's is shorter if they are not stored properly. But remember that M&M's, like a lot of other sweets, usually have a best before date and not an expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use them even after their best before date has lapsed.read more >>